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Suisun City

California · 29,454 residents (2025 est.) · 4.005 sq mi
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The short version

Suisun City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,787. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $579,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,286
+12%since 2000
from 26,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,312 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 6,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+13%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:29,454 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Suisun City
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,787
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,848 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,624
+85%since 2000
from $20,386 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+20%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$579,500
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,157
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+131%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(10,091)
Black18.8%(4,904)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(4,652)
Asian17.3%(4,515)
Other0%
Diversity Score89%(23,258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(6,368)
Black19%(5,576)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(8,980)
Asian18.6%(5,448)
Other10%(2,914)
Diversity Score97.2%(28,478)
Diversity Score
97
+9%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 69.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 13.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suisun City, California?

Suisun City, California has about 29,286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Suisun City, California?

The typical household in Suisun City, California earns about $94,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Suisun City, California expensive?

In Suisun City, California, the median home is worth about $579,500, and the typical rent is about $2,157 a month.

How educated are people in Suisun City, California?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Suisun City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Suisun City, California?

About 8.4% of people in Suisun City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Suisun City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Suisun City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,600 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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