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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Sacramento

California · 31,615 residents · 21.47 sq mi
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West Sacramento has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,718. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $99,900. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,615
+9%since 1990
from 28,898 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,346 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
+4%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K34K42K50K58K1990201020202024West Sacramento
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,718
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,287 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,245
+32%since 1990
from $11,510 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
45.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−17%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 31,615 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Sacramento, California earns about $31,718 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 $99,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in West Sacramento, California?

About 9.8% 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 22.3% of people in West Sacramento, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Sacramento, California grown since 1990?

Yes, West Sacramento, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,717 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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