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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Sacramento Metro

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 4 counties · 2,149,127 residents · 5,093.193 sq mi
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Sacramento is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,561. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,471.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,149,127
+20%since 2000
from 1,796,857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
422 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 353 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.4M1.7M2.0M2.2M2.5M1990201020202024Sacramento
20242.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,561
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,038
+30%since 2000
from $22,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,471
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,030 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+73%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sacramento on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,144,558)
Black6.9%(123,847)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(278,182)
Asian8.9%(159,389)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(1,143,901)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(1,197,389)
Black7%(150,424)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(433,734)
Asian11.7%(250,690)
Other4.9%(104,969)
Diversity Score78%(1,675,778)
Diversity Score
78
+22%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

SacramentoCENTRAL536,449RosevilleCENTRAL167,302FolsomCENTRAL91,983Rancho CordovaCENTRAL87,554West SacramentoCENTRAL56,216
What's inside

4 component counties

Sacramento CountyCENTRAL1,618,460Placer CountyCENTRAL442,081Yolo County224,410El Dorado CountyCENTRAL192,323
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA has about 2,149,127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?

The typical household in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA earns about $60,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA expensive?

In Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, the median home is worth about $357,471, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?

About 12.5% of people in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 668,025 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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