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Placer County, California
Placer County, California. Placer County had 442,081 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.2% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 23 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 17 census-designated) and 92 census tracts. GEOID 06061.
Placer 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
442,081
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 404,739 · ACS 2020-2024: 419,156
Median household income
$115,998
±$2,483 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$688,100
±$5,556 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,069
±$44 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Placer County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 404,739 residents in Placer County. The Census Bureau estimates 442,081 for July 1, 2025, up 9.2% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 419,156 over 1,407 square miles of land.
| Measure | Placer County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 419,156 | 39,287,377 | +33,644 |
| Households | 157,954±803 | 13,548,091 | +15,099 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.01 | 2.84 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 179,266±148 | 14,644,735 | +15,090 |
Placer County's population since 2000
From 248,399 in 2000 to 442,081 in 2025: up 78.0%. 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 Placer County?
Placer County holds 23 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 17 census-designated places. The largest is Roseville with 167,302 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Roseville | 147,773 | $119,288 |
|---|---|---|
| Rocklin | 71,601 | $124,168 |
| Lincoln | 49,757 | $111,990 |
| Granite Bay | 21,247 | $184,606 |
| Auburn | 13,776 | $82,674 |
| North Auburn | 13,452 | $71,056 |
| Loomis | 6,836 | $81,487 |
| Kings Beach | 3,563 | $68,153 |
| Meadow Vista | 3,263 | $100,859 |
| Colfax | 1,995 | $72,788 |
| ForesthillGEOID 0624834 | 1,692 | $81,111 |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe CityGEOID 0676015 | 1,555 | $118,493 |
| Tahoe VistaGEOID 0677700 | 1,392 | $113,314 |
| Sheridan | 1,385 | $95,652 |
| Newcastle | 1,321 | $108,750 |
| Dollar Point | 1,261 | $76,774 |
| Penryn | 1,150 | $127,361 |
| Cedar Flat | 797 | $99,153 |
| Alta | 615 | $96,792 |
| Carnelian BayGEOID 0611418 | 518 | $247,791 |
| Tahoma | 1,034 | $105,104 |
| Dutch FlatGEOID 0620298 | 183 | $96,136 |
| KingvaleGEOID 0638604 | 128 | not published |
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 Placer County?
The median resident of Placer County is 42.5 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.7%. 12.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Placer County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5±0.2 | 37.9 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.7% | 40.2% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5%±0.3 pts | 33.8% | −7.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.1%±0.2 pts | 15.3% | +1.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2%±0.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.7%±0.5 pts | 27.0% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.6%±0.6 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±0.4 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 6.6% | −0.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±0.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.2%±0.8 pts | 37.1% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2%±0.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.2 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 Placer County earn?
Half of Placer County's 157,954 households earn less than $115,998 a year (±$2,483), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $110,382 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,616 after inflation. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Placer County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,998±$2,483 | $99,122 | +$5,616 |
| Mean household income | $150,239±$3,071 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,862±$1,137 | $49,513 | +$4,008 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 15.0% | −2.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±0.5 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 Placer County?
Owners occupy 74.8% of Placer County's occupied homes and renters 25.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $688,100 by its owner (±$5,556). The median renter pays $2,069 a month including utilities, and 48.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Placer County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $688,100±$5,556 | $734,700 | +$107,828 |
| Median gross rent | $2,069±$44 | $2,036 | +$171 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.2%±1.8 pts | 46.0% | +5.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,984±$40 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.8%±0.8 pts | 55.9% | +2.9 pts |
| Housing units | 179,266±148 | 14,644,735 | +15,090 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.4%±0.7 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9%±0.3 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 Placer County building?
Builders took permits for 3,254 new housing units across Placer County in 2025 (2,462 single-family), 7.4 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 Placer County get to work?
67.5% of Placer County's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Placer County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2%±0.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±0.4 pts | 6.6% | +0.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5%±0.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±0.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7%±0.8 pts | 17.2% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±0.6 | 28.7 min | no clear change |
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 Placer County's census tracts?
Placer County is divided into 92 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,391 (Tract 209.01) to $226,509 (Tract 206.06).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Placer County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 58 |
| Median household income | 8th of 58 |
| Median home value | 18th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 58 |
| Median age | 18th 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 Placer 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.