El Dorado County's estimated 2026 population is 193,589 with a growth rate of 0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. El Dorado County is the 29th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 181,161 and has seen a growth of 6.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of El Dorado County includes 79.89% White, 5.24% Asian, 4.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (79.89%)
Two or more races (9.16%)
Asian (5.24%)
Other race (4.1%)
Black or African American (0.85%)
Native American (0.62%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153,632 | 79.89% |
| Two or more races | 17,620 | 9.16% |
| Asian | 10,082 | 5.24% |
| Other race | 7,891 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,644 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 1,189 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 241 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
El Dorado County's average per capita income is $62,959. Household income levels show a median of $106,190. The poverty rate stands at 8.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $140,504 | $184,164 |
| Families | $128,943 | $169,932 |
| Households | $106,190 | $145,804 |
| Non Families | $54,957 | $83,117 |
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