Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Placerville, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,762

Median Agei

46.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.5%7,369

Hispanic/Latino

24%2,582

Two or More

4.8%519

Black

1.5%162

Asian

1%112

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%273

High School Diploma

21.3%1,759

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%794

Some College (1+ yr)

20.9%1,729

Associate's Degree

10.2%846

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%1,263

Master's Degree

6.3%520

Professional Degree

1.1%90

Doctorate

0.7%59

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$473,100

Median Renti

$1,234

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%2,784

Renter-Occupied

41.7%1,991

Total Units

5,074

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%69

$50K–$100K

0.6%17

$100K–$150K

2.9%81

$150K–$200K

1.2%33

$200K–$300K

2.9%81

$300K–$500K

50.7%1,411

$500K–$1M

36.9%1,026

$1M+

2.4%66

Rent Distribution

Under $500

266

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

393

$1,000–$1,250

259

$1,250–$1,500

329

$1,500–$2,000

350

$2,000+

275

Year Built

2010–2019

4.6%235

2000–2009

13.5%683

1990–1999

11.1%565

1980–1989

12.7%646

1970–1979

15.6%792

1960–1969

10.8%548

1950–1959

10.8%548

1940–1949

6.5%330

1939 or earlier

14.3%727

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

37.4%1,787

Electricity

36.2%1,728

Utility Gas

14.4%687

Wood

5.4%256

Fuel Oil

2.7%127

No Fuel

1.8%88

Other

1.6%76

Solar

0.5%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,274

Mean Household Incomei

$89,965

Per Capita Incomei

$40,994

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

5,320

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%152

$10K–$15K

2.1%101

$15K–$20K

6.9%328

$20K–$25K

5%237

$25K–$30K

3.9%188

$30K–$35K

8.1%387

$35K–$40K

4.8%229

$40K–$45K

2.1%100

$45K–$50K

4%193

$50K–$60K

4.1%194

$60K–$75K

9.3%444

$75K–$100K

10.4%496

$100K–$125K

8.2%393

$125K–$150K

10.6%506

$150K–$200K

9.3%445

$200K+

8%382

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

168

Residentsi

212

Avg. Tenant Renti

$494/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers54 homes79% occupied$519/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8114 homes95% occupied$482/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

80%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

18.4%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

79.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17.6% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5395%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

313

Philippines

Canada

Korea

China

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,959

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,054

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

677(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured