El Dorado County, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in California
The population of El Dorado County, California is 192,299 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in California. The median household income is $106,190, the median home value is $640,500, and the median age is 46.1.
The population of El Dorado County has grown 6.4% since 2010 (181,161 → 192,823), a +0.45% annualized rate.
192,299
Population
+0.45%
Annual growth
113
People / sq mi
$106,190
Median Income
$640,500
Median Home Value
El Dorado County covers 1,708 sq mi of land at 112.6 people per square mile.
About El Dorado County, CA
In El Dorado County, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $640,500. With 192,299 residents, El Dorado County is a county in California. It ranks #29 among counties in California by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $106,190, above the US median of $78,538. Only 5.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $640,500, with typical rent around $1,626.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US counties: 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 19.2% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in El Dorado County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
El Dorado County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of El Dorado County had a population of 181,161 in 2010 and 192,823 in 2024, a 6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 193,724 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.
192,823
Population (2024)
181,161
Population (2010)
193,724
Peak (2021)
0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 181,161 |
| 2011 | 180,963 |
| 2012 | 180,613 |
| 2013 | 181,529 |
| 2014 | 183,157 |
| 2015 | 184,627 |
| 2016 | 186,027 |
| 2017 | 188,793 |
| 2018 | 190,925 |
| 2019 | 193,057 |
| 2020 | 191,250 |
| 2021 | 193,724 |
| 2022 | 193,071 |
| 2023 | 192,440 |
| 2024 | 192,823 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
46.1
Median Age
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Male
22.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.8% · Seniors (65+): 22.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $106,190+$9,856 vs state |
| Mean household income | $145,804 |
| Per-capita income | $57,916 |
| Poverty rate | 5.4%-3.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in El Dorado County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
68.8%
Public transit
19.2%
Work from home
28.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$640,500$-54,900 vs state
Median home value
$1,626
Median rent
76.4%
Homeownership rate
94,258
Total housing units
80.3%
Occupied
19.7%
Vacant
23.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.0%
With health insurance
96.0%
With broadband internet
23.7%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
12.5%
With a disability
87.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.9%
High School+
38.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Dorado County, California has a population of 192,299 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in California. Population density is 113 people per square mile.
The population of El Dorado County has grown 6.4% since 2010 (181,161 → 192,823), a +0.45% annualized rate.
The median household income in El Dorado County, California is $106,190, with mean (average) household income of $145,804 and per-capita income of $57,916. 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In El Dorado County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in El Dorado County, California is 46.1 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.
The median home value in El Dorado County is $640,500 and median monthly rent is $1,626. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 94,258 total housing units, 19.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in El Dorado County, California is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Los Angeles is among the largest cities associated with El Dorado County, California, with a population of 3,857,897.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.