Placer County's estimated 2026 population is 452,268 with a growth rate of 2.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Placer County is the 20th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 350,007 and has seen a growth of 29.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Placer County includes 72.5% White, 9% Asian, 3.97% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.5%)
Two or more races (12.21%)
Asian (9%)
Other race (3.97%)
Black or African American (1.65%)
Native American (0.49%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299,005 | 72.5% |
| Two or more races | 50,345 | 12.21% |
| Asian | 37,124 | 9% |
| Other race | 16,362 | 3.97% |
| Black or African American | 6,816 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 2,033 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 750 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Placer County's average per capita income is $71,742. Household income levels show a median of $114,678. The poverty rate stands at 6.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $153,118 | $186,533 |
| Families | $137,395 | $170,294 |
| Households | $114,678 | $147,894 |
| Non Families | $59,403 | $86,430 |
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