Placer County
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- Population
- 419,156
- Area
- 1,407.09 sq mi (3,644.34 km²), 95.15 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.5
- Households
- 157,954
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $115,998
- Median house value
- $688,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
County of Placer
Published 19 hours agoPlacer County invites community to Discover and Discuss event in Kings Beach
Placer County invites North Lake Tahoe residents to connect with county staff, learn about important local projects and programs, and share their ideas at the upcoming Discover and Discuss community event Thursday, Oct. 15.
County of Placer
Published 21 hours agoPlacer County extends bulk cardboard recycling program in Kings Beach through the winter months
Free bulk cardboard recycling will continue to be offered through the winter months and into 2027, following an extension of the Eastern Placer Responsible Refuse Program in Kings Beach.
County of Placer
Published September 30Placer County Transit adjusts West Placer bus routes to connect riders with new Rapid Link service
Placer County Transit is making changes to two West Placer bus routes to provide riders with convenient connections to the City of Roseville’s new Rapid Link express transit service, launching Thursday, Oct. 1.
County of Placer
Published September 30Help shape future land use through Placer 2050 workshops
The county is looking ahead to 2050 and planning for the needs of future generations while preserving the qualities that make Placer County a desirable place to live, work and visit.
County of Placer
Published September 30Speed limit change proposed on SR-174
Caltrans is proposing to increase the speed limit on state Route 174.