CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 229
California · Placer County · 5,314 residents · 0.678 sq mi
Notable rankings
#331lowest low poverty in CA2.2%TRACT SHAPE · Placer County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 229 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $718,800. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
5,314
−2%since 2020
from 5,450 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,838 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 8,038 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
+20%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$121,618
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $100,385 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,407
+44%since 2020
from $35,605 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.370 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Other services6.4%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
Construction4.3%
Retail trade4.1%
Public administration4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$718,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $520,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,268
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,835 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+14%since 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(3,126)
Black1.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(991)
Asian17.2%(937)
Other5.7%(313)
Diversity Score75.6%(4,121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(2,625)
Black4%(214)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(1,180)
Asian16.3%(866)
Other8.1%(429)
Diversity Score84%(4,464)
Diversity Score
84
+11%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−18%since 2020
from 26.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
15.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% 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 5,314 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 $121,618 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 $718,800, and the typical rent is about $2,268 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.3% 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 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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