Sacramento, CA Demographics
What is the population of Sacramento?
There are 524,802 residents in Sacramento, with a median age of 35. Of this, 49.57% are males and 50.43% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.1% of the resident pool in Sacramento, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.44%. Additionally, 8.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 448,726 people in Sacramento currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 524,802 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 260,163 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 264,639 | -0.1% |
Male Population 49.57%
Female Population 50.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 404,608 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 75,769 | 1.6% |
| Not Citizen | 44,425 | -2.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.44%
Not Citizen 8.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,473 | -4.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 41,317 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 21,018 | -8.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 6,166 | 3.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 448,726 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.48%
Moved from Same County 7.95%
Moved from Same State 4.04%
Moved from Different State 1.19%
Same House as Last Year 86.34%
What are the employment statistics in Sacramento?
White-collar workers make up 81.03% of the working population in Sacramento, while blue-collar employees account for 18.97%. There are also 44,230 entrepreneurs in Sacramento (8.59% of the workforce); 296,050 workers employed in private companies (57.48%); and 127,962 people working in governmental institutions (24.85%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 417,354 | 102.1% |
| Blue Collar | 97,680 | 102.0% |
White Collar 81.03%
Blue Collar 18.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 44,230 | 98.8% |
| Private Companies | 296,050 | 99.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 127,962 | 107.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 46,792 | 106.5% |
Self Employees 8.59%
Private Companies 57.48%
Governmental Workers 24.85%
Not for Profit Companies 9.09%
How many households are there in Sacramento?
There are a total of 199,401 households in Sacramento, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.67% of these Sacramento households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.33%. Additionally, 29.86% of households have children and 70.14% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 199,401 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.7% |
| Family Households | 116,992 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 82,409 | 2.2% |
Family Households 58.67%
Non-Family Households 41.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 59,550 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 139,851 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 29.86%
Households without Children 70.14%
What are the median and average incomes in Sacramento?
The average annual household income in Sacramento is $108,939, while the median household income sits at $83,753 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $92,154, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $95,383. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,329 and $61,299, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,939 | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income | $83,753 | 6.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 73,550 | -2.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 438,938 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sacramento?
There are 210,621 housing units in Sacramento, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 199,401 occupied housing units in Sacramento, 51.48% are owner-occupied, while 48.52% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $490,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,752 per month in Sacramento.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 210,621 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 23,142 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15,172 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 25,058 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23,835 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28,096 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32,008 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16,511 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 31,592 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 13,208 | 12.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,999 | 106.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 199,401 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 102,651 | 3.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 96,750 | -0.1% |
Owner Occupied 51.48%
Renter Occupied 48.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 71,330 | 2.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 31,321 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $490,300 | 7.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $468,800 | 7.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,752 | 6.7% |
With Mortgage 69.49%
Without Mortgage 30.51%
What is the level of education in Sacramento?
Approximately 28.28% of the population in Sacramento holds a high school degree (that's 116,310 residents), while 23.32% have attained a college certificate (95,885 locals) and 21.61% have a bachelor's degree (88,880 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 27,153 | -1.0% |
| Some High School | 116,310 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 95,885 | -12.3% |
| Associate Degree | 33,306 | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 88,880 | 1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 49,681 | 4.5% |
No High School 6.6%
Some High School 28.28%
Some College 23.32%
Associate Degree 8.1%
Bachelor's Degree 21.61%
Graduate Degree 12.08%
What is the marital status of Sacramento residents?
A total of 178,978 people in Sacramento have never been married (which represents 41.49% of the total population), while 185,915 of them are wedded (43.1%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,086 (2.34%) and 46,076 (10.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 178,978 | 0.8% |
| Married | 185,915 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 10,086 | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 20,437 | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 46,076 | -0.5% |
Never Married 41.49%
Married 43.1%
Separated 2.34%
Widowed 4.74%
Divorced 10.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sacramento?
The top three means of transportation people in Sacramento use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 187,062 residents commute by car, 6,766 prefer going to work by walking and 3,493 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 187,062 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,451 | -23.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 391 | N/A |
| Railroad | 286 | -25.3% |
| Ferryboat | 6 | -14.3% |
| Bicycle | 3,493 | -4.0% |
| Motorcycle | 673 | 9.6% |
| TaxiCab | 462 | 0.4% |
| Walk | 6,766 | -7.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Sacramento by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95811 | 8,487 | 4,831 | $77,760 | $106,474 |
| 95814 | 12,355 | 6,987 | $46,637 | $78,016 |
| 95815 | 26,511 | 9,737 | $58,590 | $79,683 |
| 95816 | 19,079 | 11,085 | $90,521 | $125,209 |
| 95817 | 14,123 | 6,666 | $64,621 | $92,082 |
| 95818 | 22,798 | 10,647 | $120,509 | $152,614 |
| 95819 | 20,173 | 8,332 | $127,500 | $169,541 |
| 95820 | 35,359 | 13,686 | $69,905 | $91,539 |
| 95821 | 38,372 | 15,662 | $58,331 | $89,358 |
| 95822 | 46,269 | 16,689 | $80,835 | $98,955 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.