Placerville, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Placerville, California is 10,730 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 478th-largest city in California. The median household income is $70,602, the median home value is $450,600, and the median age is 46.2.
The population has grown 2.1% since 2010 (10,479 → 10,695).
10,730
Population
1837
People / sq mi
$70,602
Median Income
$450,600
Median Home Value
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Placerville covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 1837 people per square mile.
About Placerville, CA
Placerville skews on age — the median resident is 46.2, older than the national median. With 10,730 residents, Placerville is a city in California.
The typical household here earns about $70,602, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The median home value is $450,600, with typical rent around $1,229.
Roughly 25.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 17.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Placerville — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Placerville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Placerville city had a population of 10,479 in 2010 and 10,695 in 2024, a 2.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,175 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.
10,695
Population (2024)
10,479
Population (2010)
11,175
Peak (2019)
0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,479 |
| 2011 | 10,436 |
| 2012 | 10,445 |
| 2013 | 10,562 |
| 2014 | 10,674 |
| 2015 | 10,762 |
| 2016 | 10,810 |
| 2017 | 11,020 |
| 2018 | 11,064 |
| 2019 | 11,175 |
| 2020 | 10,731 |
| 2021 | 10,801 |
| 2022 | 10,871 |
| 2023 | 10,720 |
| 2024 | 10,695 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$70,602
Median Household Income
$37,929
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$450,600
Median Home Value
$1,229
Median Rent
57.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.4%
High School+
25.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
69.1%
Public Transit
17.4%
Work From Home
27.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.8%
Foreign Born
86.1%
Non-English at Home
8.6%
Veterans
14.6%
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Public Administration | 6.5% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Placerville, California has a population of 10,730 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 478th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Placerville, California is $70,602, with 14.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Placerville, California is $450,600, with median monthly rent at $1,229 and a homeownership rate of 57.1%.
The median age in Placerville, California is 46.2 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has grown 2.1% since 2010 (10,479 → 10,695).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.