Placer County Public RecordsCalifornia

As of 2023, Placer County, CA, has a population of approximately 419,000. The median age is 43.8 years, with about 49% male and 51% female residents. The racial and ethnic makeup is 77% White, 2% African American, 10% Asian, 1% Native American, and 13% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The county exhibits steady growth, driven by migration and an appealing quality of life.

Placer County, CA, had 285,000 registered voters as of 2024, with 44% Republican, 28% Democrat, and 22% No Party Preference. The county administers presidential, congressional, state, and local elections, with turnout reaching 74% in the 2020 general election. Recent results show GOP wins in most county races. Overseen by the Registrar of Voters, polling locations included 27 vote centers in 2022. Key issues are housing, wildfire prevention, and education. Voting is available in-person and by mail.

Placer County, CA boasts over 70 public schools and 13 high schools, with an average high school graduation rate of 93% (state average: 87%). Approximately 39% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools score an average of 8/10 on GreatSchools ratings. Adult education is supported by Placer School for Adults and Sierra College, serving around 18,000 students. The county reports below-average school crime rates, and provides diverse educational programs—STEM, Advanced Placement, special education, and career technical education—to support varied learning needs.

As of early 2024, Placer County, CA, has an unemployment rate of approximately 3.7%. Major employment sectors include healthcare and social assistance (15%), retail trade (12%), and education services (10%). Management, business, science, and arts occupations comprise about 40% of jobs. Nearly 78% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 28 minutes; around 30% work outside the county, mainly in Sacramento. The county’s labor force participation rate stands at roughly 62%.

Placer County, CA, boasts a homeownership rate of about 70%, above the state average. Median home values are approximately $650,000 (2024), with rent averaging $2,200 per month. The market has seen year-over-year appreciation near 4%. Housing types include single-family homes, townhouses, and some apartments, with Rocklin, Roseville, and Auburn popular neighborhoods. Property taxes average 1.1% of assessed value. The area combines suburban developments with rural properties, attracting both families and retirees.

Placer County, CA, reports lower crime rates than state averages, with a violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 13.7 per 1,000 (2022). The Sheriff's Office actively promotes community policing, and 71% of residents feel safe according to local surveys. There were 612 violent crimes and 5,240 property crimes reported in 2022. Crime statistics are available through the California Department of Justice and annual sheriff’s reports, highlighting effective reporting and ongoing safety initiatives.