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Placerville

Idaho · 48 residents · 1 sq mi
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Placerville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,625. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,300. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−20%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.5
+12%since 2000
from 54.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0173350661990201020202024Placerville
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,880
+62%since 2000
from $20,298 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(39)
Black4.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(12)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
33.3%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placerville, Idaho?

Placerville, Idaho has about 48 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Placerville, Idaho?

The typical household in Placerville, Idaho earns about $75,625 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 $131,300.

How educated are people in Placerville, Idaho?

About 12.2% 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 10.9% of people in Placerville, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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