El Dorado County's 2026 population is estimated at 193,589, reflecting a 0.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). El Dorado County is the 29th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 181,161 and has grown 6.86% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 47 years
Male: 45.3 years
There are 155,029 adults, (45,254 of whom are seniors) in El Dorado County.
Female: 96,600 (50.1%)
Male: 96,062 (49.9%)
The racial composition of El Dorado County includes 77.87% White, 5.45% Asian, 4.61% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150,027 | 77.87% |
| Two or more races | 20,439 | 10.61% |
| Asian | 10,497 | 5.45% |
| Other race | 8,889 | 4.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,574 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 1,069 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 167 | 0.09% |
El Dorado County 's average per capita income is $66,046. Household income levels show a median of $108,845. The poverty rate stands at 7.99%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $146,313 | - |
| Families | $132,976 | $175,391 |
| Households | $108,845 | $150,262 |
| Non Families | $58,896 | $85,575 |
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