Placer County, CA

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2023 Population

412,435

1.43% 1-year growth

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

42.4

0.236% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.71%

1.53% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$114,678

4.85% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$658,800

5.06% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

193,827

1.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Placer County, CA had a population of 412k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $114,678. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Placer County, CA grew from 406,608 to 412,435, a 1.43% increase and its median household income grew from $109,375 to $114,678, a 4.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Placer County, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.95%), and White (Hispanic) (5.23%).

None of the households in Placer County, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Placer County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Placer County, CA are Sierra College (4,214 degrees awarded in 2023), William Jessup University (442 degrees), and Hoss Lee Academy (130 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Placer County, CA was $658,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Placer County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Placer County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Placer County, CA borders El Dorado County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Sacramento County, CA, Sutter County, CA, Yuba County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Washoe County, NV, and Carson City, NV.

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Population & Diversity

Placer County, CA is home to a population of 412k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.2% of Placer County, CA residents were born outside of the country (50.3k people).

In 2023, there were 7.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (277k people) in Placer County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 25.8k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2023 Citizenship

95.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.6% of Placer County, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Placer County, CA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Placer County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Placer County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
277k ± 1.1k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
36.6k ± 1.09k
Two+ (Hispanic)
25.8k ± 1.58k

15.4%

Hispanic Population

63.4k people

15.4% of the people in Placer County, CA are hispanic (63.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Placer County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

12.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

50.3k people

12%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

48.7k people

As of 2023, 12.2% of Placer County, CA residents (50.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Placer County, CA was 12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Placer County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,322 ± 545
Gulf War (2001-)
5,751 ± 646
Gulf War (1990s)
3,248 ± 432

Placer County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Placer County, CA employs 194k people. The largest industries in Placer County, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (29,104 people), Retail Trade (19,665 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,952 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($130,781), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($111,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($101,056).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

194k

2023 Value

± 3,433

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 2.47%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Placer County, CA grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 190k employees to 194k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Placer County, CA, are Management Occupations (27,801 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,374 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (20,114 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Placer County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

194k

2023 Value

± 3,433

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 2.47%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Placer County, CA grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 190k employees to 194k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Placer County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (29,104 people), Retail Trade (19,665 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (18,952 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Placer County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Placer County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$83,189

Median earning men ± $1,646

$52,700

Median earning women ± $1,580

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($114,415), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,179), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($83,918), Information ($81,346), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,325).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,144
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
981
Construction
758
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.58M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.48M
Construction
$1.1M
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Placer County, CA went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.68%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.68%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Placer County, CA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Placer County, CA awarded 4,802 degrees. The student population of Placer County, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 8,568 male students and 10,443 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Placer County, CA are White (2,660 and 56.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,170 and 24.8%), Asian (391 and 8.27%), and Two or More Races (300 and 6.35%).

The largest universities in Placer County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Sierra College (4,214 and 87.8%), William Jessup University (442 and 9.2%), and Hoss Lee Academy (130 and 2.71%).

The most popular majors in Placer County, CA are General Health Services (782 and 16.3%), General Social Sciences (537 and 11.2%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (508 and 10.6%).

The median tuition cost in Placer County, CA for private four year colleges is $36,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Placer County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 19,011 (45.1% men and 54.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 19,011 students enrolled in Placer County, CA, 45.1% men and 54.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,185 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
537 degrees awarded
General Health Services
533 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
508 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Placer County, CA was General Social Sciences with 537 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Placer County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sierra College
4,214 degrees awarded
William Jessup University
442 degrees awarded
Hoss Lee Academy
130 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sierra College with 4,214 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,779 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Placer County, CA, which is 0.588 times less than the 3,023 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,660 degrees mean that there were 2.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,170 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,792) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Placer County, CA was $658,800 in 2023, which is 2.17 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $627,100 to $658,800, a 5.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Placer County, CA is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Placer County, CA have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Placer County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Placer County, CA is $114,678. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Placer County, CA was Census Tract 206.06 with a value of $238,110, followed by Census Tract 206.05 and Census Tract 225, with respective values of $202,292 and $184,643.

In 2023, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Placer County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.88%.

Housing

Property

$658,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,467

$115,446

Median Property Taxes

±$2,055

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Placer County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Placer County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2023

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.3% of the housing units in Placer County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Placer County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 206.06
Census Tract 206.05
Census Tract 225

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Placer County, CA was Census Tract 206.06 with a value of $238,110, followed by Census Tract 206.05 and Census Tract 225, with respective values of $202,292 and $184,643.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Placer County, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$114,678

Median Household Income

± $1,891

155k

Number of Households

± 2,953

In 2023, the median household income of the 155k households in Placer County, CA grew to $114,678 from the previous year's value of $109,375.

The following chart displays the households in Placer County, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Placer County, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.9%)
Worked At Home (20.2%)
Carpooled (6.37%)

In 2023, 69.9% of workers in Placer County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Placer County, CA have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.96% of the workforce in Placer County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Placer County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Placer County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Placer County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Placer County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.88%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Placer County, CA (27.4k out of 409k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Placer County, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 7.2% of the children was living in poverty in Placer County, CA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.6% of the population of Placer County, CA has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Placer County, CA see 806 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.124% increase from the previous year (805 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 946 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

806 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Placer County, CA

Primary care physicians in Placer County, CA see an average of 806 patients per year. This represents a 0.124% increase from the previous year (805 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Placer County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.38%

Uninsured

55.5%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Placer County, CA grew by 0.931% from 3.35% to 3.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Placer County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 25.1 in Placer County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Placer County, CA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28% in Placer County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Placer County, CA.