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West Sacramento

California · 53,915 residents · 21.47 sq mi
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West Sacramento is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,979. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $372,700. Despite a median home value of $372,700, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 148%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,915
+71%since 2000
from 31,615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,511 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 1,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+8%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K34K42K50K58K1990201020202024West Sacramento
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,979
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,718 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,410
+126%since 2000
from $15,245 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,700
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(22,143)
Black4.6%(2,503)
Hispanic / Latino32%(17,260)
Asian13.2%(7,139)
Other7.3%(3,960)
Diversity Score86.7%(46,737)
Diversity Score
87
+25%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sacramento, California?

West Sacramento, California has about 53,915 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sacramento, California earns about $73,979 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 $372,700, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in West Sacramento, California?

About 30.7% 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 15.8% 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 25,017 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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