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Sacramento

Kentucky · 429 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Sacramento has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,594. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,500. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−17%since 2000
from 517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
998 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2893744595436281990201020202024Sacramento
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,594
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,501
+48%since 2000
from $11,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+59%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sacramento on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(483)
Black3.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(367)
Black5.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(10)
Diversity Score30%(129)
Diversity Score
30
+198%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
+112%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sacramento, Kentucky?

Sacramento, Kentucky has about 429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sacramento, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sacramento, Kentucky earns about $28,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sacramento, Kentucky expensive?

In Sacramento, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Sacramento, Kentucky?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sacramento, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sacramento, Kentucky?

About 35.7% of people in Sacramento, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sacramento, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sacramento, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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