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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Calaveras County

California · 45,292 residents · 1,020.016 sq mi
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Calaveras County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $340,000. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,292
+12%since 2000
from 40,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+16%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K35K39K44K48K1990201020202024Calaveras County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,054
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,027
+54%since 2000
from $21,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,354
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $599 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+33%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(35,465)
Black0.7%(300)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(2,765)
Asian0.8%(322)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(8,190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(34,668)
Black0.7%(334)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(5,865)
Asian1.6%(706)
Other4.4%(2,000)
Diversity Score43.3%(19,613)
Segregation Score14.7%(6,637)
Diversity Score
43
+114%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calaveras County, California?

Calaveras County, California has about 45,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calaveras County, California?

The typical household in Calaveras County, California earns about $67,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calaveras County, California expensive?

In Calaveras County, California, the median home is worth about $340,000, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.

How educated are people in Calaveras County, California?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Calaveras County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calaveras County, California?

About 11.4% of people in Calaveras County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calaveras County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Calaveras County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,294 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 2.21Census Tract 2.20Census Tract 1.21Census Tract 4Census Tract 3.01Census Tract 2.22Census Tract 1.22Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 1.23Census Tract 3.02Census Tract 1.24Census Tract 5.05Census Tract 5.04Census Tract 5.06
18 ZIP codes
ZIP 95252ZIP 95222ZIP 95228ZIP 95249ZIP 95247ZIP 95245ZIP 95255ZIP 95246ZIP 95225ZIP 95251ZIP 95257ZIP 95224ZIP 95254ZIP 95221ZIP 95232ZIP 95233ZIP 95248ZIP 95226
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