El Dorado Hills, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of El Dorado Hills, California is 50,553 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 186th-largest city in California. The median household income is $163,544, the median home value is $870,300, and the median age is 45.6.
50,553
Population
1043
People / sq mi
$163,544
Median Income
$870,300
Median Home Value
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El Dorado Hills covers 48.5 sq mi of land at 1043 people per square mile.
About El Dorado Hills, CA
What sets El Dorado Hills apart is money: median household income runs $163,544, above the US median of $78,538. With 50,553 residents, El Dorado Hills is a city in California.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $163,544, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.3%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $870,300, with typical rent around $2,468.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 58.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 25.9% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place El Dorado Hills firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$163,544
Median Household Income
$74,670
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$870,300
Median Home Value
$2,468
Median Rent
87.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.5%
High School+
58.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
67.6%
Public Transit
25.9%
Work From Home
31.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.5%
Foreign Born
84.0%
Non-English at Home
7.2%
Veterans
8.3%
With Disability
98.5%
Health Insurance
97.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.5% |
| Information | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Public Administration | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Retail Trade | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Dorado Hills, California has a population of 50,553 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 186th-largest city in California.
The median household income in El Dorado Hills, California is $163,544, with 3.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in El Dorado Hills, California is $870,300, with median monthly rent at $2,468 and a homeownership rate of 87.8%.
The median age in El Dorado Hills, California is 45.6 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.