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Sutter County, California
Sutter County, California. Sutter County had 98,787 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). It holds 9 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 06101.
Sutter County is one of the 2 counties of the Yuba City, CA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
98,787
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 99,633 · ACS 2020-2024: 98,857
Median household income
$79,704
±$5,306 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$433,500
±$7,299 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,439
±$44 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
How many people live in Sutter County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 99,633 residents in Sutter County. The Census Bureau estimates 98,787 for July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, in line with California (−0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 98,857 over 603 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sutter County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 98,857 | 39,287,377 | +2,748 |
| Households | 33,292±325 | 13,548,091 | +656 |
| Average household size | 2.94±0.03 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 34,798±55 | 14,644,735 | +403 |
Sutter County's population since 2000
From 78,930 in 2000 to 98,787 in 2025: up 25.2%. 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 Sutter County?
Sutter County holds 9 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Yuba City with 69,485 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Yuba City | 70,117 | $75,477 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak, Sutter County | 9,106 | $73,571 |
| Sutter | 2,997 | $96,173 |
| Rio Oso | 372 | $111,250 |
| RobbinsGEOID 0662168 | 347 | $93,375 |
| MeridianGEOID 0646926 | 304 | $68,333 |
| TrowbridgeGEOID 0680560 | 229 | $130,000 |
| East NicolausGEOID 0620900 | 223 | not published |
| NicolausGEOID 0651336 | 176 | 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 Sutter County?
The median resident of Sutter County is 36.5 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 40.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.9%. 22.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sutter County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5±0.3 | 37.9 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 25.2%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4%±0.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.9% | 40.2% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.7%±0.4 pts | 33.8% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.5%±0.6 pts | 15.3% | +2.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.7%±1.4 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.9%±1.9 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±1.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.2%±1.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9%±1.5 pts | 37.1% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.4 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 Sutter County earn?
Half of Sutter County's 33,292 households earn less than $79,704 a year (±$5,306), against $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $72,672 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,032 after inflation. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sutter County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,704±$5,306 | $99,122 | +$7,032 |
| Mean household income | $108,245±$7,015 | $140,436 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,107±$2,015 | $49,513 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±1.8 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±3.5 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2%±1.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6%±1.4 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 Sutter County?
Owners occupy 61.3% of Sutter County's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $433,500 by its owner (±$7,299). The median renter pays $1,439 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sutter County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $433,500±$7,299 | $734,700 | +$89,644 |
| Median gross rent | $1,439±$44 | $2,036 | +$168 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0%±4.3 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,116±$72 | $2,946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3%±2.1 pts | 55.9% | +3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 34,798±55 | 14,644,735 | +403 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4%±1.8 pts | 57.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±0.9 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 Sutter County building?
Builders took permits for 360 new housing units across Sutter County in 2025 (149 single-family), 3.6 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 Sutter County get to work?
75.5% of Sutter County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Sutter County | California | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±1.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±1.2 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5%±2.3 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.8%±1.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±1.2 pts | 17.2% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±1.3 | 28.7 min | no clear change |
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 Sutter County's census tracts?
Sutter County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,593 (Tract 502.01) to $120,179 (Tract 504.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sutter County compare with California's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 58 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 58 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 58 |
| Median household income | 31st of 58 |
| Median home value | 34th of 58 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 58 |
| Median age | 40th 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
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