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Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County, California. Sacramento County had 1,618,460 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. It holds 35 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 28 census-designated) and 363 census tracts. GEOID 06067.
Sacramento County is one of the 4 counties of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,618,460
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,585,055 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,594,006
Median household income
$92,175
±$1,010 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$534,200
±$3,984 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,790
±$12 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Sacramento County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,585,055 residents in Sacramento County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,618,460 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,594,006 over 965 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sacramento County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,594,006 | 39,287,377 | +69,453 |
| Households | 571,057±1,538 | 13,548,091 | +28,032 |
| Average household size | 2.75±0.01 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 598,385±452 | 14,644,735 | +27,633 |
Sacramento County's population since 2000
From 1,223,499 in 2000 to 1,618,460 in 2025: up 32.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sacramento County?
Sacramento County holds 35 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 28 census-designated places. The largest is Sacramento with 536,449 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sacramento | 524,943 | $87,321 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove | 176,124 | $125,924 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,659 | $77,321 |
| Citrus Heights | 87,583 | $82,314 |
| Folsom | 80,454 | $139,804 |
| Carmichael | 79,793 | $85,914 |
| Rancho Cordova | 79,332 | $89,585 |
| Florin | 52,388 | $71,111 |
| North Highlands | 49,327 | $65,495 |
| Antelope | 48,733 | $99,067 |
| Vineyard | 43,935 | $105,313 |
| Foothill Farms | 35,834 | $68,260 |
| Orangevale | 35,569 | $99,832 |
| Fair Oaks | 32,514 | $116,975 |
| Galt | 25,383 | $94,393 |
| Rosemont | 23,510 | $90,046 |
| Parkway | 15,962 | $64,375 |
| Rio Linda | 15,944 | $96,364 |
| Lemon Hill | 14,496 | $48,762 |
| La Riviera | 11,252 | $97,975 |
| Gold River | 7,844 | $175,120 |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 6,102 | $62,528 |
| Wilton | 5,958 | $189,537 |
| Rancho Murieta | 5,903 | $140,061 |
| Elverta | 5,435 | $91,168 |
| Mather | 4,698 | $146,023 |
| Walnut Grove | 1,452 | $78,878 |
| Clay | 1,252 | $102,847 |
| Herald | 1,160 | $93,036 |
| McClellan ParkGEOID 0644760 | 926 | $23,750 |
| Isleton | 794 | $53,194 |
| CourtlandGEOID 0616714 | 326 | $74,433 |
| HoodGEOID 0634484 | 244 | not published |
| Franklin (Sacramento County)GEOID 0625506 | 167 | $155,691 |
| FreeportGEOID 0625590 | 58 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sacramento County?
The median resident of Sacramento County is 37.5 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 40.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.2%. 22.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sacramento County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±0.2 | 37.9 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.2% | 40.2% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.6%±0.1 pts | 33.8% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.0%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.6%±0.2 pts | 15.3% | +2.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.3%±0.3 pts | 27.0% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.7%±0.5 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±0.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1%±0.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±0.2 pts | 6.6% | −0.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±0.3 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.1%±0.4 pts | 37.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±0.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sacramento County earn?
Half of Sacramento County's 571,057 households earn less than $92,175 a year (±$1,010), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $82,642 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,533 after inflation. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sacramento County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,175±$1,010 | $99,122 | +$9,533 |
| Mean household income | $118,175±$1,319 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,324±$430 | $49,513 | +$3,018 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0%±0.8 pts | 15.0% | −3.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0%±0.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sacramento County?
Owners occupy 59.0% of Sacramento County's occupied homes and renters 41.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $534,200 by its owner (±$3,984). The median renter pays $1,790 a month including utilities, and 46.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sacramento County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $534,200±$3,984 | $734,700 | +$101,119 |
| Median gross rent | $1,790±$12 | $2,036 | +$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.3%±0.9 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,428±$19 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.0%±0.6 pts | 55.9% | +2.6 pts |
| Housing units | 598,385±452 | 14,644,735 | +27,633 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.0%±0.4 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7%±0.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sacramento County building?
Builders took permits for 6,561 new housing units across Sacramento County in 2025 (4,629 single-family), 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sacramento County get to work?
66.0% of Sacramento County's workers drive alone and 19.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Sacramento County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±0.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7%±0.3 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0%±0.5 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±0.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.1%±0.4 pts | 17.2% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±0.3 | 28.7 min | −0.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Sacramento County's census tracts?
Sacramento County is divided into 363 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,707 (Tract 7) to $232,700 (Tract 9883).
All 363 census tracts of Sacramento County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sacramento County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 58 |
| Median household income | 24th of 58 |
| Median home value | 26th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 58 |
| Median age | 37th of 58 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sacramento County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.