Sacramento County, California
CA · FIPS 06067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,594,006 | — | #23 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $92,175 | +22.7% | #265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,665 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $534,200 | +89.5% | #113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,790 | +53.9% | #99 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -0.8% | #1,397 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sacramento County has a population of 1,594,006, making it the #23 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sacramento County is $92,175, ranking #265 out of 3,222 counties — 22.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Sacramento County is $534,200 (+89.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,790/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.0%.
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95.1% of residents in Sacramento County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County, California has a total population of 1,594,006, making it the 23rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sacramento County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sacramento County is $92,175, which ranks #265 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Sacramento County is $534,200, 89.5% above the national median. Renters in Sacramento County pay a median gross rent of $1,790 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sacramento County, 34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
Sacramento County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 40.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.2%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (17.6%).
All data for Sacramento County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.