Calaveras County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Calaveras County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Calaveras County, California has a population of 46,248, the 44th most populous county in California. The median household income is $78,647 and the median home value is $457,200. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Calaveras County Quick Facts

Population 46,248

Median Household Income $78,647

Median Home Value $457,200

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 52.0 years

Homeownership Rate 84.0%

Affordability Ratio 5.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.9%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 16

Population 46,248 44th of 58

Median Income $78,647 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Calaveras County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	45,995	46,248	+0.6%
Median household income	$79,877	$78,647	-1.5%
Median home value	$441,800	$457,200	+3.5%

Median Household Income

Calaveras

$78,647

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Calaveras

$457,200

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.4%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 39.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

9.7%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

13.7%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

49.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.0%

Renter 16.0%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,625/mo 24.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.9%

18-34

14.4%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

34.2%

75+

11.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Calaveras County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rancho Calaveras	7,131	$88,779	13.9%	$443,900
Copperopolis	4,285	$108,457	7.4%	$487,200
Angels	3,716	$62,188	11.2%	$484,800
San Andreas	2,979	$51,684	28.1%	$419,700
Arnold	2,482	$92,467	4.2%	$485,700
Murphys	1,951	$73,571	10.0%	$525,700
Forest Meadows	1,623	$89,044	11.0%	$539,700
Mokelumne Hill	968	$88,685	0.0%	$376,600
Valley Springs	910	$45,786	25.2%	$286,200
West Point	909	$70,594	17.9%	N/A
Wallace	714	$143,650	0.0%	$581,200
Vallecito	562	N/A	7.5%	$705,800
Rail Road Flat	498	$87,951	13.1%	$426,100
Dorrington	406	$209,022	7.1%	$478,600
Mountain Ranch	324	$163,120	9.9%	$464,100
Avery	268	$47,056	19.8%	$458,100

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Population Overview

Calaveras County is located in California with a total population of 46,248. It is the 44th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calaveras County is 52.0 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calaveras County is $78,647. This is 21% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $457,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calaveras County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.4% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.5%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Calaveras County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Calaveras County, California?

Calaveras County has a population of 46,248, making it the 44th most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Calaveras County?

The median household income in Calaveras County is $78,647 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Calaveras County, California?

Calaveras County contains 16 Census-designated places.