Placer County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Placer County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Placer County, California has a population of 419,156, the 22nd most populous county in California. The median household income is $115,998 and the median home value is $688,100. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

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

Placer County Quick Facts

Population 419,156

Median Household Income $115,998

Median Home Value $688,100

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 74.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 43.2%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 22

Population 419,156 22nd of 58

Median Income $115,998 17% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Placer 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	412,435	419,156	+1.6%
Median household income	$114,678	$115,998	+1.2%
Median home value	$658,800	$688,100	+4.4%

Median Household Income

Placer

$115,998

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Placer

$688,100

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.6%

$25K-$50K 10.8%

$50K-$100K 23.0%

$100K+ 56.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.7%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.0%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

2.2%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

7.0%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

13.2%

$200K+

24.4%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%

Renter 25.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,069/mo 21.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

24.4%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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 Placer County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Roseville	155,955	$119,288	5.9%	$661,400
Rocklin	73,327	$124,168	5.6%	$703,400
Lincoln	52,956	$111,990	6.9%	$651,000
Granite Bay	21,673	$184,606	5.1%	$1,135,900
Auburn	13,768	$82,674	13.0%	$672,500
North Auburn	13,480	$71,056	11.1%	$530,400
Loomis	6,853	$81,487	13.5%	$634,500
Meadow Vista	3,162	$100,859	4.8%	$640,300
Kings Beach	2,736	$68,153	6.8%	$772,100
Colfax	2,407	$72,788	13.1%	$434,300
Sunnyside-Tahoe City	1,599	$118,493	1.4%	$1,019,300
Newcastle	1,585	$108,750	12.4%	$598,000
Foresthill	1,483	$81,111	7.7%	$524,300
Dollar Point	1,477	$76,774	3.5%	$846,200
Sheridan	1,183	$95,652	12.3%	$465,300
Penryn	1,114	$127,361	2.4%	$808,500
Cedar Flat	1,089	$99,153	6.0%	$992,500
Tahoe Vista	1,048	$113,314	9.1%	$1,038,500
Tahoma	873	$105,104	9.7%	$900,700
Alta	656	$96,792	7.3%	$470,000
Carnelian Bay	391	$247,791	0.0%	$910,000
Dutch Flat	200	$96,136	0.0%	$440,300

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Population Overview

Placer County is located in California with a total population of 419,156. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Placer County is 42.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Placer County is $115,998. This is 17% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 44% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $688,100. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Placer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.5% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (15.7%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

43.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 95.1%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Placer 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 Placer County, California?

Placer County has a population of 419,156, making it the 22nd most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Placer County?

The median household income in Placer County is $115,998 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.

How many cities are in Placer County, California?

Placer County contains 22 Census-designated places.