Calaveras County, CA

County

Cities in Calaveras County

Neighborhoods in Calaveras County

Jenny Lind / Rancho Calaveras

Rich Gulch / Wilseyville

Jesus Maria / Happy Valley

Rancho Calaveras / Quail Oaks

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Calaveras

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.9%

Households with Children

21.5%

School Enrollment K-12

3,752

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.9%
Seniors (65+): 29.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.6%
High School / GED: 30.9%
Some College or Associate's: 37.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.4%
Single Parents: 6.2%
Couples & Adults: 49.6%
Living Alone: 28.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 1.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.1%
Puerto Rican: 4.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 5.5%
South American: 1.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 54.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.2%
Spanish: 6.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 83.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources