El Dorado County, California Demographics 2026
El Dorado County, California has a population of 192,662, the 29th most populous county in California. The median household income is $108,845 and the median home value is $679,900. The poverty rate is 8.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
El Dorado County Quick Facts
How El Dorado 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 | 192,299 | 192,662 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $106,190 | $108,845 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $640,500 | $679,900 | +6.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in El Dorado County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Hills | 51,026 | $165,349 | 3.5% | $909,500 |
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,269 | $82,002 | 9.3% | $682,400 |
| Cameron Park | 18,315 | $102,289 | 7.0% | $667,900 |
| Diamond Springs | 10,927 | $77,219 | 15.6% | $423,400 |
| Placerville | 10,762 | $67,274 | 15.8% | $473,100 |
| Pollock Pines | 6,212 | $74,924 | 16.7% | $394,000 |
| Shingle Springs | 3,801 | $135,530 | 5.9% | $744,900 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,284 | $134,007 | 6.9% | $560,300 |
| Georgetown | 2,403 | $91,765 | 7.2% | $374,600 |
| Camino | 2,079 | $85,341 | 0.7% | $498,900 |
| Meyers | 1,995 | $96,354 | 5.5% | $646,700 |
| Grizzly Flats | 1,410 | $92,004 | 1.6% | $384,400 |
| Coloma | 462 | $104,543 | 20.4% | $460,900 |
| Cold Springs (El Dorado County) | 449 | $73,578 | 15.8% | $359,600 |
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Population Overview
El Dorado County is located in California with a total population of 192,662. It is the 29th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in El Dorado County is 46.1 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in El Dorado County is $108,845. This is 10% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 35% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 33% lower 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 $679,900. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in El Dorado County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.1% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) 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 (5.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.
Education
40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher 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 95.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for El Dorado 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 El Dorado County, California?
El Dorado County has a population of 192,662, making it the 29th most populous county in California.
What is the median income in El Dorado County?
The median household income in El Dorado County is $108,845 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.
How many cities are in El Dorado County, California?
El Dorado County contains 14 Census-designated places.