California

Calaveras

45,292

2020 population

1850

first census record

census records

About Calaveras

Calaveras, California, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 16,884. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 45,292.

Its recorded population peaked at 45,578 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 17 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	45,292
2010	45,578
2000	40,554
1990	31,998
1980	20,710
1970	13,585
1960	10,289
1950	9,902
1940	8,221
1930	6,008
1920	6,183
1910	9,171
1900	11,200
1890	8,882
1880	9,094
1870	8,895
1860	16,299
1850	16,884

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Calaveras

National Register of Historic Places listings in Calaveras, California.

Copperopolis Congregational Church

Copperopolis

Angels Hotel

Angels Camp

Calaveras County Courthouse

San Andreas

Murphys Grammar School

Murphys

Altaville Grammar School

Altaville

Synder, John J., House

San Andreas

Calaveras County Bank

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Frequently asked about Calaveras

When does Calaveras first appear in the US census?

Calaveras, California first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 16,884.

What is the population of Calaveras?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Calaveras had a recorded population of 45,292.

When did Calaveras's population peak?

Calaveras's recorded population peaked at 45,578 in 2010.

How many historic places are in Calaveras?

17 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Calaveras, California.

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