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Placerville

Idaho · 48 residents (2025 est.) · 1 sq mi
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Placerville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $412,500. With a median age of 72.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 248%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30
−50%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
72.5
+33%since 2000
from 54.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:48 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0173350661990201020202024Placerville
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,027
+137%since 2000
from $20,298 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
+16%since 2010
from 0.251 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,500
+248%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
70.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+208%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
66.7%
+35.4 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
10.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−91.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
46.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+46.6 ptssince 2017
from 42.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placerville, Idaho?

Placerville, Idaho has about 30 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Placerville, Idaho?

The typical household in Placerville, Idaho earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Placerville, Idaho expensive?

In Placerville, Idaho, the median home is worth about $412,500.

How educated are people in Placerville, Idaho?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Placerville, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Placerville, Idaho?

About 3.3% of people in Placerville, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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