Placer County, California
CA · FIPS 06061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 419,156 | — | #177 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $115,998 | +54.4% | #67 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $688,100 | +144.1% | #54 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,069 | +77.9% | #38 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | -46.4% | #184 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Placer County has a population of 419,156, making it the #177 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Placer County is $115,998, ranking #67 out of 3,222 counties — 54.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Placer County is $688,100 (+144.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,069/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
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96.8% of residents in Placer County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Placer County, California
Placer County, California has a total population of 419,156, making it the 177th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Placer County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Placer County is $115,998, which ranks #67 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 54.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Placer County is $688,100, 144.1% above the national median. Renters in Placer County pay a median gross rent of $2,069 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Placer County, 43.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.3 min.
Placer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (9.1%).
All data for Placer 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.