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Placer County

California · 404,739 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 $93,677. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $495,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404,739
+63%since 2000
from 248,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
148K222K296K370K444K1990201020202024Placer County
2024419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,677
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,023
+65%since 2000
from $27,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,616
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $780 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+46%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(207,236)
Black0.8%(1,896)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(24,019)
Asian2.9%(7,148)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(76,169)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(272,471)
Black1.6%(6,440)
Hispanic / Latino15%(60,628)
Asian8.6%(34,776)
Other4.6%(18,717)
Diversity Score60.7%(245,494)
Segregation Score23.2%(94,052)
Diversity Score
61
+98%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placer County, California?

Placer County, California has about 404,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Placer County, California earns about $93,677 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 $495,900, and the typical rent is about $1,616 a month.

How educated are people in Placer County, California?

About 40.8% 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 7.1% 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 231,943 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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