West Sacramento, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,820 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2272.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.55% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,152 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Sacramento grew by 49.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 51,223 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Sacramento has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,016 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.57% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Sacramento is about 6% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $495,902 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,551 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Sacramento is about 26.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,551 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Sacramento spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,334 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 32,323 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,314 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Sacramento is 21 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
West Sacramento has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
West Sacramento has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Sacramento, California.
What is the population of West Sacramento, California?
The population of West Sacramento, California is 51,820, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Sacramento, California?
The population density of West Sacramento, California is 2272.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Sacramento, California?
The median household income in West Sacramento, California is $91,016, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Sacramento, California?
The median home price in West Sacramento, California is $495,902, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Sacramento, California?
The unemployment rate in West Sacramento, California is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.