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Sutter County

California · 99,633 residents · 602.696 sq mi
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Sutter County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,502. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 20% 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 $306,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99,633
+26%since 2000
from 78,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+8%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K71K82K93K103K1990201020202024Sutter County
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,502
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,495
+69%since 2000
from $17,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,095
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+54%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(47,532)
Black1.8%(1,418)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(17,529)
Asian11.1%(8,771)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(52,568)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(41,366)
Black1.8%(1,774)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(31,568)
Asian18.1%(18,014)
Other5.2%(5,203)
Diversity Score85.1%(84,768)
Segregation Score20.7%(20,654)
Diversity Score
85
+28%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sutter County, California?

Sutter County, California has about 99,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sutter County, California?

The typical household in Sutter County, California earns about $63,502 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sutter County, California expensive?

In Sutter County, California, the median home is worth about $306,000, and the typical rent is about $1,095 a month.

How educated are people in Sutter County, California?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sutter County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sutter County, California?

About 13.1% of people in Sutter County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sutter County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sutter County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,218 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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