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Placerville, CA
City in El Dorado County, California.
Population
10,762
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,843
ZIP codes
0
Placerville and its ZIP codes
Placerville at a glance
- Placerville is about 7.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,274 a year, 32% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $473,100 (36% below California) and median rent is $1,234 a month.
Local data for Placerville, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Placerville, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,274
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$473,100
Median rent
$1,234/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,202), Mexican Americans (1,950), Irish Americans (1,220).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Dorado County. PPP loans are for Placerville.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,436
59,203 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$89,554
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $7,499 per person
How people get to work
Placerville, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Placerville, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,297
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
244
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Placerville, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Placerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 16.6 |
| Cold SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| CaminoCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.6 |
| ColomaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Shingle SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Pollock PinesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| Cameron ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.2 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 15.1 |
| River PinesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| El Dorado HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 48.5 |
| Auburn Lake TrailsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.7 |
| FiddletownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| Grizzly FlatsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| PlymouthCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| AuburnCity | 19 mi | 7.2 |
| ForesthillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 11.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Placerville, CA in?
- Placerville is in El Dorado County, California.
- What is the population of Placerville, CA?
- About 10,762 people live in Placerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Placerville?
- Nearby places include Diamond Springs (2.8 mi), Cold Springs (4.4 mi), Camino (6.5 mi), Coloma (7.5 mi), Shingle Springs (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023