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Vacaville

California · 92,428 residents · 29.87 sq mi
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Vacaville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $377,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,428
+4%since 2000
from 88,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,094 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+10%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68K78K87K96K106K1990201020202024Vacaville
2024103K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,838
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,512
+32%since 2000
from $21,557 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+75%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(56,031)
Black9.8%(8,691)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(15,847)
Asian4%(3,580)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(56,354)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55%(50,811)
Black9.9%(9,187)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(21,121)
Asian5.8%(5,378)
Other5.8%(5,404)
Diversity Score78.1%(72,166)
Diversity Score
78
+23%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vacaville, California?

Vacaville, California has about 92,428 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vacaville, California?

The typical household in Vacaville, California earns about $70,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vacaville, California expensive?

In Vacaville, California, the median home is worth about $377,900, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Vacaville, California?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vacaville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vacaville, California?

About 7.0% of people in Vacaville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vacaville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Vacaville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,949 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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