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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Placer County

California · 248,399 residents · 1,407.084 sq mi
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Placer County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,535. Population has grown 44% since 1990. Median home value is $208,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248,399
+44%since 1990
from 172,796 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 123 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
148K222K296K370K444K1990201020202024Placer County
2024419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,535
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,601 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,963
+62%since 1990
from $17,311 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $168,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
26.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−19%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(161,750)
Black0.5%(861)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(13,303)
Asian2.2%(3,885)
Diversity Score29.7%(51,374)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(207,236)
Black0.8%(1,896)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(24,019)
Asian2.9%(7,148)
Diversity Score30.7%(76,169)
Diversity Score
31
+3%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Placer County to nearby counties

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Income$89,882+56%
Home value$621,800+198%
Population101,911−77%
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PLACER COUNTY VS
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Income$108,845+89%
Home value$679,900+226%
Population192,323−56%
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PLACER COUNTY VS
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Income$76,373+33%
Home value$412,300+97%
Population88,691−80%
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PLACER COUNTY VS
Sierra County
Income$63,355+10%
Home value$331,900+59%
Population3,098−99%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placer County, California?

Placer County, California has about 248,399 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Placer County, California earns about $57,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Placer County, California expensive?

In Placer County, California, the median home is worth about $208,800, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Placer County, California?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Placer County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Placer County, California?

About 5.8% of people in Placer County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Placer County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Placer County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75,603 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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