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Roseville, California, is the largest city in Placer County and a major part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. As of 2024, the city's population is estimated to be around 163,304. Known for its high quality of life, Roseville offers a blend of suburban comfort and urban amenities. The city is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Sacramento, placing it conveniently near the state capital while maintaining its distinct identity. Roseville's economy is diverse, with key sectors including healthcare, retail, technology, and financial services. The city is a major retail hub, attracting shoppers from a wide region. Several major employers are located in Roseville, contributing to a stable job market. The city also benefits from its own utilities, public safety departments, and parks, which contribute to a lower cost of doing business. Roseville's history as a railroad town has shaped its development, but it has evolved into a modern economic center. The city boasts a Mediterranean climate, providing ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. With highly-rated schools, numerous parks, and a variety of housing options, Roseville is a desirable place to live.

Roseville, California

Overview
Classification
City
FIPS Code
0662938
Country
United States
County
Placer County
Geography
Region
Sacramento Metropolitan Area
Elevation
164 ft
Total Area
44.14 sq mi
Land Area
42.24 sq mi
Water Area
0.002 sq mi
Latitude
38.7523
Longitude
-121.2845
Climate
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
Notable Features
Dry Creek · Linda Creek · Secret Ravine · Cirby Creek
Neighboring Areas
Rocklin · Citrus Heights · Granite Bay
Demographics
Population (2020)
147,773
Est. Population (2024)
163,304
Median Age
40.2
Median Income
$119,288
Poverty Rate
5.89%
Family Households
70%
Owner-Occupied
68.8%
Racial & Ethnic Composition
White (60.6%), Hispanic (16.5%), Asian (13.1%)
Governance
Government Type
Council-Manager
Governing Body
City Council
Body Size
5 members
School District
Eureka Union School District, Roseville City School District, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Center Joint Unified School District, Granite Bay High School District
Municipal Services
Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
U.S. Congress
Padilla, Alex
Padilla, AlexD
U.S. Senator
Schiff, Adam B.
Schiff, Adam B.D
U.S. Representative
Huffman, Jared
Huffman, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 2
Kiley, Kevin
Kiley, KevinI
U.S. Representative - District 3
Thompson, Mike
Thompson, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 4
McClintock, Tom
McClintock, TomR
U.S. Representative - District 5
Bera, Ami
Bera, AmiD
U.S. Representative - District 6
Matsui, Doris O.
Matsui, Doris O.D
U.S. Representative - District 7
Garamendi, John
Garamendi, JohnD
U.S. Representative - District 8
Harder, Josh
Harder, JoshD
U.S. Representative - District 9
DeSaulnier, Mark
DeSaulnier, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 10
Pelosi, Nancy
Pelosi, NancyD
U.S. Representative - District 11
Simon, Lateefah
Simon, LateefahD
U.S. Representative - District 12
Mullin, Kevin
Mullin, KevinD
U.S. Representative - District 15
Khanna, Ro
Khanna, RoD
U.S. Representative - District 17
Lofgren, Zoe
Lofgren, ZoeD
U.S. Representative - District 18
Panetta, Jimmy
Panetta, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 19
Fong, Vince
Fong, VinceR
U.S. Representative - District 20
Costa, Jim
Costa, JimD
U.S. Representative - District 21
Valadao, David G.
Valadao, David G.R
U.S. Representative - District 22
Obernolte, Jay
Obernolte, JayR
U.S. Representative - District 23
Carbajal, Salud O.
Carbajal, Salud O.D
U.S. Representative - District 24
Ruiz, Raul
Ruiz, RaulD
U.S. Representative - District 25
Brownley, Julia
Brownley, JuliaD
U.S. Representative - District 26
Whitesides, George
Whitesides, GeorgeD
U.S. Representative - District 27
Chu, Judy
Chu, JudyD
U.S. Representative - District 28
Rivas, Luz M.
Rivas, Luz M.D
U.S. Representative - District 29
Friedman, Laura
Friedman, LauraD
U.S. Representative - District 30
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
Cisneros, Gilbert RayD
U.S. Representative - District 31
Sherman, Brad
Sherman, BradD
U.S. Representative - District 32
Aguilar, Pete
Aguilar, PeteD
U.S. Representative - District 33
Gomez, Jimmy
Gomez, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 34
Torres, Norma J.
Torres, Norma J.D
U.S. Representative - District 35
Lieu, Ted
Lieu, TedD
U.S. Representative - District 36
Kamlager-Dove, Sydney
Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD
U.S. Representative - District 37
Sánchez, Linda T.
Sánchez, Linda T.D
U.S. Representative - District 38
Takano, Mark
Takano, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 39
Kim, Young
Kim, YoungR
U.S. Representative - District 40
Calvert, Ken
Calvert, KenR
U.S. Representative - District 41
Garcia, Robert
Garcia, RobertD
U.S. Representative - District 42
Waters, Maxine
Waters, MaxineD
U.S. Representative - District 43
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
Barragán, Nanette DiazD
U.S. Representative - District 44
Tran, Derek
Tran, DerekD
U.S. Representative - District 45
Correa, J. Luis
Correa, J. LuisD
U.S. Representative - District 46
Min, Dave
Min, DaveD
U.S. Representative - District 47
Issa, Darrell
Issa, DarrellR
U.S. Representative - District 48
Levin, Mike
Levin, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 49
Peters, Scott H.
Peters, Scott H.D
U.S. Representative - District 50
Jacobs, Sara
Jacobs, SaraD
U.S. Representative - District 51
Vargas, Juan
Vargas, JuanD
U.S. Representative - District 52
Economy
Unemployment Rate
4.00%
Economic Profile
Residential/suburban · Commercial hub
Employment Sectors
Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Technology · Financial Services
Major Employers
Intel · Kaiser Permanente · Sutter Health
Education
School Districts
Eureka Union School District · Roseville City School District · Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District · Center Joint Unified School District · Granite Bay High School District
Colleges & Universities
Medical Career College of Northern California
Infrastructure
Transportation
Interstate 80 · State Route 65 · Public transit · Rail service
Utilities
Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
Major Facilities
Hospitals · Galleria Mall · Fountains at Roseville
Recreation
Outdoor Access
Yes
Major Recreation Areas
Folsom Lake · Sierra Nevada Foothills · Maidu Regional Park
Parks & Trails
City parks (80+) · Extensive trail systems
History
Founded
1864
Incorporated
1909
Named After
Central Pacific Railroad Junction
Historical Significance
Evolved from a railroad junction to a major economic and retail center in Northern California.
Key Events
Railroad established in 1864 · Southern Pacific Railroad moved facilities in 1906 · Incorporated in 1909 · Pacific Fruit Express building constructed in 1913 · Named an All-America City by Look Magazine in 1964