Sacramento County, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Sacramento County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,567,886 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1577.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.96% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 567,975 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sacramento County grew by 14.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,583,480 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sacramento County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Sacramento County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,202 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.40% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sacramento County is about 8% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Sacramento County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $447,085 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,701 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sacramento County is about 21.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,701 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sacramento County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sacramento County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,011 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,122 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,508 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
California:
Inyo County (11.2 min), Del Norte County (11.7 min), Modoc County (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Contra Costa County (31.2 min), San Benito County (31.0 min), Alpine County (30.4 min).
The average commute time in Sacramento County is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sacramento County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Sacramento County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
California:
Marin County (0.5), San Francisco County (0.4), Santa Clara County (0.4).
Lowest:
Colusa County (0.2), Merced County (0.2), Glenn County (0.2).
Health
Sacramento County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sacramento County | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
California:
San Francisco County (0.8), San Mateo County (0.8), Santa Clara County (0.8).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.8), Imperial County (0.8), Tulare County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sacramento County, California.
What is the population of Sacramento County, California?
The population of Sacramento County, California is 1,567,886, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sacramento County, California?
The population density of Sacramento County, California is 1577.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sacramento County, California?
The median household income in Sacramento County, California is $89,202, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sacramento County, California?
The median home price in Sacramento County, California is $447,085, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sacramento County, California?
The unemployment rate in Sacramento County, California is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.