El Dorado County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

El Dorado County is located in California with a total population of 192,299. It is the 29th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in El Dorado County is 46.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in El Dorado County is $106,190. This is 10% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $640,500. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in El Dorado County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.1% vs 34.6%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.2%) is well below the state average of 39.8%. The Asian population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

38.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher 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 94.9%.