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El Dorado County, California
El Dorado County, California. El Dorado County had 192,323 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 15 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 13 census-designated) and 55 census tracts. GEOID 06017.
El Dorado County is one of the 4 counties of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
192,323
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 191,185 · ACS 2020-2024: 192,662
Median household income
$108,845
±$3,035 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$679,900
±$12,105 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,715
±$65 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in El Dorado County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 191,185 residents in El Dorado County. The Census Bureau estimates 192,323 for July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 192,662 over 1,708 square miles of land.
| Measure | El Dorado County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 192,662 | 39,287,377 | +4,099 |
| Households | 76,185±785 | 13,548,091 | +5,211 |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.03 | 2.84 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 94,653±60 | 14,644,735 | +4,320 |
El Dorado County's population since 2000
From 156,299 in 2000 to 192,323 in 2025: up 23.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in El Dorado County?
El Dorado County holds 15 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 13 census-designated places. The largest is El Dorado Hills with 51,026 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| El Dorado Hills | 50,547 | $165,349 |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Tahoe | 21,330 | $82,002 |
| Cameron Park | 18,881 | $102,289 |
| Diamond Springs | 11,345 | $77,219 |
| Placerville | 10,747 | $67,274 |
| Pollock Pines | 7,112 | $74,924 |
| Shingle Springs | 4,660 | $135,530 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,388 | $134,007 |
| Georgetown | 2,255 | $91,765 |
| Meyers | 2,163 | $96,354 |
| Camino | 1,871 | $85,341 |
| Grizzly FlatsGEOID 0631302 | 1,093 | $92,004 |
| Tahoma | 1,034 | $105,104 |
| Cold Springs (El Dorado County)GEOID 0614450 | 556 | $73,578 |
| ColomaGEOID 0614764 | 521 | $104,543 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in El Dorado County?
The median resident of El Dorado County is 46.1 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 23.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.5%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | El Dorado County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±0.2 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.5%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.5% | 40.2% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.1%±0.3 pts | 33.8% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.2%±0.2 pts | 15.3% | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2%±0.7 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.1%±0.7 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±0.6 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 6.6% | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±0.5 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.0%±1.2 pts | 37.1% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in El Dorado County earn?
Half of El Dorado County's 76,185 households earn less than $108,845 a year (±$3,035), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $102,612 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,233 after inflation. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | El Dorado County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,845±$3,035 | $99,122 | +$6,233 |
| Mean household income | $150,262±$4,677 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,958±$1,696 | $49,513 | +$7,347 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±0.9 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3%±1.8 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±0.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±0.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in El Dorado County?
Owners occupy 77.2% of El Dorado County's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $679,900 by its owner (±$12,105). The median renter pays $1,715 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | El Dorado County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $679,900±$12,105 | $734,700 | +$112,673 |
| Median gross rent | $1,715±$65 | $2,036 | +$164 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9%±3.9 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,014±$58 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2%±1.1 pts | 55.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 94,653±60 | 14,644,735 | +4,320 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±2.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6%±0.9 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±0.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is El Dorado County building?
Builders took permits for 477 new housing units across El Dorado County in 2025 (345 single-family), 2.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in El Dorado County get to work?
65.9% of El Dorado County's workers drive alone and 22.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | El Dorado County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±0.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 6.6% | −1.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9%±1.4 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±0.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.1%±1.3 pts | 17.2% | +12.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min±1.0 | 28.7 min | −1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are El Dorado County's census tracts?
El Dorado County is divided into 55 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,368 (Tract 306.05) to $231,786 (Tract 318).
All 55 census tracts of El Dorado County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does El Dorado County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 58 |
| Median household income | 13th of 58 |
| Median home value | 19th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 58 |
| Median age | 12th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for El Dorado County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.