Placer County, California Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
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%.
Placer County Quick Facts
How Placer County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 385,512 | 419,156 | +8.7% |
| Median household income | $110,383 | $115,998 | +5.1% |
| Median home value¹ | $580,279 | $688,100 | +18.6% |
| Median gross rent | $1,898 | $2,069 | +9.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 65.5%
- Black: 1.6%
- Hispanic: 15.7%
- Asian: 9.1%
- Other: 0.7%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 4.9%
- HS Diploma: 17.8%
- Some College: 22.8%
- Associate's: 11.3%
- Bachelor's: 27.9%
- Graduate+: 15.2%
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 |
Explore California Rankings
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.