CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 228
California · Placer County · 4,761 residents · 1.161 sq mi
Notable rankings
#106highest broadband in CA#586 US100.0%TRACT SHAPE · Placer County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 228 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,355. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $692,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,761
−2%since 2020
from 4,849 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,101 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 4,177 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+6%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$138,355
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $109,746 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,927
+38%since 2020
from $41,202 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−1%since 2020
from 0.335 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
Other services8.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Public administration5.5%
Retail trade5.3%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$692,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $551,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,635
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,915 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(2,791)
Black2.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(782)
Asian19.9%(965)
Other3.5%(170)
Diversity Score75.1%(3,643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(2,441)
Black2.2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(529)
Asian26.5%(1,263)
Other8.9%(425)
Diversity Score80.7%(3,844)
Diversity Score
81
+7%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.4 min
−36%since 2020
from 30.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
22.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,761 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $138,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $692,200, and the typical rent is about $2,635 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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