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Sutter Creek

California · 2,646 residents · 2.698 sq mi
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Sutter Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,968. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,300. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,646
+15%since 2000
from 2,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+9%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sutter Creek
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,968
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,996
+39%since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+106%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,045)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(134)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(389)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,060)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(312)
Asian1.9%(51)
Other8%(212)
Diversity Score46.9%(1,240)
Diversity Score
47
+177%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sutter Creek, California?

Sutter Creek, California has about 2,646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sutter Creek, California?

The typical household in Sutter Creek, California earns about $50,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sutter Creek, California expensive?

In Sutter Creek, California, the median home is worth about $356,300, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Sutter Creek, California?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sutter Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sutter Creek, California?

About 7.1% of people in Sutter Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sutter Creek, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sutter Creek, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 811 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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