Calaveras County, California

CA · FIPS 06009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 46,248 #1,072 / 3,222
67th
Median Household Income $78,647 +4.7% #641 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 52.0 years +33.7% #136 / 3,222
96th
Median Home Value $457,200 +62.2% #184 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,625 +39.7% #170 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 13.0% +3.2% #1,527 / 3,222
53th

Demographics

Calaveras County has a population of 46,248, making it the #1,072 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.0 years, which is 33.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.9%
Native Born
6.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Calaveras County is $78,647, ranking #641 out of 3,222 counties — 4.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.

Median Household Income
$78,647 +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #641 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,512 +5.5% vs nat'l
Rank #513 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.0% +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,527 of 3,222
53th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.5% −14.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,675 of 3,222
48th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.9% −29.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,387 of 3,222
57th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.6 min +32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #178 of 3,222
95th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Calaveras County is $457,200 (+62.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,625/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.0%.

Median Home Value
$457,200 +62.2% vs nat'l
Rank #184 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,625 +39.7% vs nat'l
Rank #170 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.0% +30.4% vs nat'l
Rank #177 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.0% Homeownership

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Health

95.0% of residents in Calaveras County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.

95.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #652 of 3,222
80th percentile

About Calaveras County, California

Calaveras County, California has a total population of 46,248, making it the 1,072nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Calaveras County is 52.0 years, which is 33.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Calaveras County is $78,647, which ranks #641 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.

The median home value in Calaveras County is $457,200, 62.2% above the national median. Renters in Calaveras County pay a median gross rent of $1,625 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Calaveras County, 23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.6 min.

Calaveras County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).

All data for Calaveras County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.