Calaveras County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calaveras County is located in California with a total population of 45,995. It is the 44th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calaveras County is 52.0 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 11.4% 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 $79,877. This is 17% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $441,800. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Calaveras County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.4% vs 34.6%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.9%) is well below the state average of 39.8%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.