Placer County, California Population 2022
Placer County, California's estimated population is 416,326 with a growth rate of 1.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Placer County, California is the 23rd largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 350,021 and has seen a growth of 18.94% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 416,326 | 5,999 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 410,327 | 5,999 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 404,328 | 5,999 | 1.51% |
| 2019 | 398,329 | 5,999 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 392,330 | 7,215 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 385,115 | 6,172 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 378,943 | 6,102 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 372,841 | 3,624 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 369,217 | 3,819 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 365,398 | 5,135 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 360,263 | 3,935 | 1.10% |
| 2011 | 356,328 | 6,307 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 350,021 | 177,225 | 102.56% |
| 1990 | 172,796 | 55,549 | 47.38% |
| 1980 | 117,247 | 39,941 | 51.67% |
| 1970 | 77,306 | 20,308 | 35.63% |
| 1960 | 56,998 | 15,349 | 36.85% |
| 1950 | 41,649 | 13,541 | 48.17% |
| 1940 | 28,108 | 3,640 | 14.88% |
| 1930 | 24,468 | 5,884 | 31.66% |
| 1920 | 18,584 | 347 | 1.90% |
| 1910 | 18,237 | 2,451 | 15.53% |
| 1900 | 15,786 | 685 | 4.54% |
| 1890 | 15,101 | 869 | 6.11% |
| 1880 | 14,232 | 2,875 | 25.31% |
| 1870 | 11,357 | -1,913 | -14.42% |
| 1860 | 13,270 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316,716 | 82.15% |
| Asian | 28,909 | 7.50% |
| Two or More Races | 18,993 | 4.93% |
| Some Other Race | 11,358 | 2.95% |
| Black or African American | 6,626 | 1.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,052 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 858 | 0.22% |
Placer County, California Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 142,855 | 2.67 | 71.9 |
| Married | 82,269 | 3.24 | 82.8 |
| Non Family | 42,439 | 1.28 | 58.3 |
| Female | 12,324 | 3.35 | 51 |
| Male | 5,823 | 3.24 | 60.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,866 | 2.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,911 | 3.30% |
| High School Graduate | 48,614 | 17.98% |
| Some College | 69,524 | 25.71% |
| Associates Degree | 30,104 | 11.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71,518 | 26.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 35,860 | 13.26% |
Placer County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 206,879 | 199,485 | 83,279 |
| Hispanic | 30,956 | 25,339 | 7,453 |
| Asian | 20,496 | 19,334 | 12,225 |
| 2+ Races | 7,852 | 7,323 | 2,778 |
| Other Race | 7,071 | 5,339 | 1,443 |
| Black | 4,469 | 4,323 | 1,701 |
| Native American | 1,429 | 1,281 | 311 |
| Islander | 658 | 554 | 197 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.65%.
$54,502
Average Earnings
$66,958
Average Male
$44,875
Average Female
Placer County, California Language by Age
Placer County, California Language
84.50% of Placer County, California residents speak only English, while 15.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.61% of the population.
Placer County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 277,977 | 19,073 | 6.86% |
| Hispanic | 53,295 | 7,088 | 13.30% |
| Asian | 28,751 | 1,700 | 5.91% |
| Other | 1,534 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 18,831 | 1,425 | 7.57% |
| Black | 6,442 | 513 | 7.96% |
| Native | 2,028 | 346 | 17.06% |
| Islander | 832 | 106 | 12.74% |
7.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.32%
Male Poverty Rate
8.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Placer County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Placer County, California is Native, with 17.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Placer County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.57%.
Placer County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Placer County, California Married by Age and Sex
Placer County, California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Placer County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,267 | 9.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,832 | 4.99% |
| 2+ Races | 700 | 6.79% |
| Asian | 673 | 3.00% |
| Black | 612 | 12.28% |
| Native American | 297 | 19.99% |
| Other Race | 262 | 3.10% |
| Islander | 77 | 11.16% |
Placer County, California Veterans by Education
6.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.34%
Born in Placer County, California
88.62%
Native Born
11.38%
Foreign Born
3.99%
Non Citizen
7.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.62% of Placer County, California residents were born in the United States, with 64.34% having been born in California. 3.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990