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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Sacramento

California · 28,898 residents · 21.47 sq mi
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West Sacramento has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,287. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $88,400. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,898
−9%vs 2000
vs 31,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,346 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.8
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K34K42K50K58K1990201020202024West Sacramento
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,287
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,718 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,510
−24%vs 2000
vs $15,245 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.5%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $525 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
55.7%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.5% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+21%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(17,271)
Black2.3%(737)
Hispanic / Latino30%(9,470)
Asian7%(2,222)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(21,892)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(20,748)
Black2.3%(671)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(6,892)
Asian9%(2,602)
Other16.9%(4,877)
Diversity Score75.3%(21,769)
Diversity Score
75
+9%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sacramento, California?

West Sacramento, California has about 28,898 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Sacramento, California?

The typical household in West Sacramento, California earns about $23,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sacramento, California expensive?

In West Sacramento, California, the median home is worth about $88,400, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in West Sacramento, California?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Sacramento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Sacramento, California?

About 18.5% of people in West Sacramento, California live below the federal poverty line.

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