Grizzly Flats, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Grizzly Flats is a small community located in California, within El Dorado County. The total population is 1,410. It ranks as the 977th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grizzly Flats is 44.3 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grizzly Flats is $92,004. This is 7% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.6%. This is 87% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Grizzly Flats, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $384,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 64% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grizzly Flats is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.8% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 96.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grizzly Flats, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.