West Sacramento, California Income Statistics
West Sacramento Wealth Score
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B
West Sacramento Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,319 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $70,356 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 16.4% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 14.9% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in West Sacramento is about 7% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in West Sacramento (5.9%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 16% of adults in West 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 West Sacramento, California grew by 77.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $92,319 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.9% per year.
West Sacramento has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. The gap has widened from 1.5% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 15% in 2024.
Income Distribution in West 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 8,688 households (47.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 20.6% of households in West Sacramento had an income under $35,000 and 27.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., West Sacramento has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (12.2% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (5.8% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,136 | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 665 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 854 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,143 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,076 | 5.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,122 | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,793 | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,686 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,251 | 12.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,751 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 18,476 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 6,736 residents (16.4% 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 19.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 16.9% of West Sacramento residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 26.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 25.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., West Sacramento has a larger share of residents with no personal income (16.9% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (8.7% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,945 | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,362 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,085 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,646 | 8.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,313 | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,588 | 8.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,621 | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,896 | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,736 | 16.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 41,189 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 16.9% 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 West Sacramento
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.574 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $77,832 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $71,866 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 7.7% | 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 West Sacramento, it is 0.574, about the same as California's 0.572, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 8% more than women's income in West Sacramento, California. Over a 35-year career, a 8% wage gap accumulates to roughly $208,810 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in West Sacramento, California has narrowed from about 14% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 20% in 2018, and was narrowest at 3% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $987 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | West Sacramento | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,577 people are unemployed in West Sacramento, California.
The average commute time in West Sacramento is 20 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in West Sacramento, California has fallen from 11.3% to 6.0% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.5% in 2012 and fell as low as 5.4% in 2023.
West Sacramento has stayed 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 0.1 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 2.6 points in 2011 to 0.7 points in 2024.
West Sacramento, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Sacramento, CA compares with the 1 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA | 51,778 | $92,319 #1/2 | 5.9%/yr #2/2 | 6.0% #1/2 | 0.574 #2/2 |
| Sacramento, CA | 518,007 | $86,273 | 6.7%/yr | 6.7% | 0.554 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, West Sacramento, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in West Sacramento, California.
How Rich Is West Sacramento, California?
West Sacramento has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $92,319, about 7% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in West Sacramento, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in West Sacramento, California rose 78%, from $51,902 to $92,319. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +78% against +64%.
What was the median household income in West Sacramento in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in West Sacramento, California was $91,016, up 4% from $87,491 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in West Sacramento in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in West Sacramento, California was $73,350. By 2024 it had risen 26% to $92,319.
What is the Gini coefficient in West Sacramento, California?
The Gini coefficient in West Sacramento is 0.574. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in West Sacramento, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in West Sacramento, California has narrowed from about 14% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 20% in 2018, and was narrowest at 3% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $987 since 2009.
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