Calaveras County Summary

Life in Calaveras County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Calaveras County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Calaveras County:

  • The population in Calaveras County is 45,674.

  • The median home value in Calaveras County is $443,994.

  • The median income in Calaveras County is $77,526.

  • The median rent in Calaveras County is $1,621.

  • The unemployment rate in Calaveras County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Calaveras County is 13.1%.

  • The average high in Calaveras County is 73.5° and there are 81.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Calaveras County

List Of Cities & Towns in Calaveras County

Rancho Calaveras, CA Population 6,089

Copperopolis, CA Population 3,819

Angels, CA Population 3,714

Valley Springs, CA Population 3,630

San Andreas, CA Population 2,936

Murphys, CA Population 2,022

Arnold, CA Population 1,866

Forest Meadows, CA Population 1,485

Mokelumne Hill, CA Population 808

West Point, CA Population 777

Dorrington, CA Population 498

Avery, CA Population 422

Wallace, CA Population 350

Mountain Ranch, CA Population 293

Vallecito, CA Population 213

Rail Road Flat, CA Population 78

Map Of Calaveras County

Calaveras County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Calaveras County is 73.5°.

  • There are 86.1 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 81.3 inches of rain each year with 7.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:56 hours of sun each day in Calaveras County.

StatCalaveras County
Mean High73.5
Nice Days86.1
Rainfall81.3
Snowfall7.1
Sunny_hours7:56
73.5°
Average High
81.3
Inches of Rain

Calaveras County Photos

Downtown Angels Camp Ca
Source: Wikipedia User Chris Krylov | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ca Angelshotel
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Ca Angelstheatre
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0

Calaveras County Demographics

Population over time in Calaveras County

The current population in Calaveras County is 45,674. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 45,349 -1.0%
2021 45,828 0.7%
2020 45,514 -

Gender in Calaveras County

  • Calaveras County is 50.2% female with 22,925 female residents.

  • Calaveras County is 49.8% male with 22,748 male residents.

Female
50.2% (22,925)
Male
49.8% (22,748)
Gender Calaveras County CA USA
Female 50.2% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Calaveras County

Calaveras County is:

  • 78.3% White with 35,747 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 450 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 372 American Indian residents.

  • 2.0% Asian with 896 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 37 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 11 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 1,964 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.6% Hispanic with 6,197 Hispanic residents.

White
78.3% (35,747)
African American
1.0% (450)
American Indian
0.8% (372)
Asian
2.0% (896)
Hawaiian
0.1% (37)
Other
0.0% (11)
Two Or More
4.3% (1,964)
Hispanic
13.6% (6,197)

Table: Calaveras County By Race

Race Calaveras County CA USA
White 78.3% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 1.0% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.8% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.0% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.6% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Calaveras County, California

  • 4.5% of households in Calaveras County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.0% of households in Calaveras County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Calaveras County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Calaveras County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Calaveras County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Calaveras County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Calaveras County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Calaveras County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Calaveras County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Calaveras County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (2,039)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.0% (1,381)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (2,849)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (3,566)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.6% (4,854)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (7,383)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (6,761)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (7,776)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (4,275)
$200,000 or more
10.5% (4,785)
Income Calaveras County CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.6% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.5% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Calaveras County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed high school / ged.

  • 29.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Calaveras County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (456)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,740)
High School / GED
31% (14,158)
Some College
28% (13,245)
Associate's Degree
11% (5,024)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (6,851)
Master's Degree
5% (2,283)
Professional Degree
1% (456)
Doctorate Degree
1% (456)
Education Calaveras County CA USA
< 9th Grade 1% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 31% 20% 26%
Some College 28% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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