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Suisun City

California · 29,518 residents · 4.005 sq mi
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Suisun City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,325. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $381,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,518
+13%since 2000
from 26,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,370 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 6,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+16%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Suisun City
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,325
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,902
+52%since 2000
from $20,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$381,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,737
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+75%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(6,854)
Black18.3%(5,395)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(8,585)
Asian19.4%(5,730)
Other9%(2,647)
Diversity Score97.2%(28,698)
Diversity Score
97
+9%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Suisun City, California?

Suisun City, California has about 29,518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Suisun City, California earns about $82,325 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 $381,000, and the typical rent is about $1,737 a month.

How educated are people in Suisun City, California?

About 19.9% 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 10.1% 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 6,832 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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