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Suisun City

California · 28,111 residents · 4.005 sq mi
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Suisun City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $341,400. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,111
+8%since 2000
from 26,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,019 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+4%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Suisun City
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,795
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,848 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,166
+23%since 2000
from $20,386 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,400
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+80%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(8,218)
Black19.6%(5,512)
Hispanic / Latino24%(6,753)
Asian18.6%(5,226)
Other8.4%(2,355)
Diversity Score97%(27,270)
Diversity Score
97
+9%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suisun City, California?

Suisun City, California has about 28,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Suisun City, California earns about $71,795 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 $341,400, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Suisun City, California?

About 19.3% 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 8.9% 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 5,425 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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