Sacramento, California Income Statistics
Sacramento Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Sacramento Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,273 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $62,264 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 14.5% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 13.3% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Sacramento is about 13% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Sacramento (6.7%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 14% of adults in Sacramento earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Sacramento, California grew by 79.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $86,273 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.7% per year.
Sacramento started 5.8% below the U.S. median household income in 2009 but had overtaken it by 2021, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its income was 7.2% higher.
Income Distribution in Sacramento
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 83,927 households (42.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 19.6% of households in Sacramento had an income under $35,000 and 23.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Sacramento has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (18.9% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (4.9% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 9,558 | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7,604 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11,827 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9,620 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17,371 | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 30,506 | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 26,092 | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 37,220 | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20,496 | 10.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 26,211 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 196,506 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 61,786 residents (14.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 16.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.2% of Sacramento residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 27.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 23.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Sacramento has a larger share of residents with no personal income (14.2% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (7.9% vs 9.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 60,624 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 45,379 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 31,947 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 38,806 | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 33,609 | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 52,887 | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 62,750 | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 38,660 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 61,786 | 14.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 426,447 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 14.2% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Sacramento
| Metric | Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.554 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $69,089 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $63,446 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 8.2% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Sacramento, it is 0.554, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 9% more than women's income in Sacramento, California. Over a 35-year career, a 9% wage gap accumulates to roughly $197,505 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Sacramento, California has widened from about 7% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 11% in 2012, and was narrowest at 3% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,488 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Sacramento widened by 1.0 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 19.4% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 18,210 people are unemployed in Sacramento, California.
The average commute time in Sacramento is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Sacramento, California has fallen from 12.9% to 6.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 14.6% in 2013 and fell as low as 6.3% in 2023.
Sacramento has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. It came closest in 2022, at 1.1 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 4.2 points in 2011 to 1.5 points in 2024.
Sacramento, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Sacramento, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | 518,007 | $86,273 #2/3 | 6.7%/yr #1/3 | 6.7% #2/3 | 0.554 #2/3 |
| West Sacramento, CA | 51,778 | $92,319 | 5.9%/yr | 6.0% | 0.574 |
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 92,545 | $77,022 | 6.6%/yr | 8.5% | 0.551 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sacramento, California has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Sacramento, California.
How Rich Is Sacramento, California?
Sacramento has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $86,273, about 13% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Sacramento, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Sacramento, California rose 79%, from $48,147 to $86,273. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +79% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Sacramento in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Sacramento, California was $82,915, up 7% from $77,692 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Sacramento in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Sacramento, California was $64,812. By 2024 it had risen 33% to $86,273.
What is the Gini coefficient in Sacramento, California?
The Gini coefficient in Sacramento is 0.554. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Sacramento, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Sacramento, California has widened from about 7% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 11% in 2012, and was narrowest at 3% in 2020. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,488 since 2009.
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