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Downtown

California · Sacramento · 7,864 residents · 0.946 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,491. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $545,113. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Sacramento median. Despite a median home value of $545,113, the poverty rate sits 161% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,864
Population density
8,313 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,491
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,507
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$545,113
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,089
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.5%
86.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(3,341)
Black19.1%(1,502)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(1,466)
Asian13.6%(1,073)
Other6.1%(482)
Diversity Score90.7%(7,136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(3,341)
Black19.1%(1,502)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(1,466)
Asian13.6%(1,073)
Other6.1%(482)
Diversity Score90.7%(7,136)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
Female
38.0%
Foreign born
14.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Sacramento

Central Oak ParkCollege-GlenCurtis ParkEast SacramentoFoothill FarmsGreenhavenLand ParkMeadowviewMedical CenterMidtown - Winn Park Capital AvenueNorth HighlandsOld North SacramentoParkwayPocketRoblaRP Sports ComplexSouth Land ParkSouth NatomasSoutheastTahoe ParkValley High-North LagunaVillage 9Neighborhoods in Sacramento
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Places similar to Downtown

Garden District
Pop 8,147
Willmore City
Pop 8,878
Lincoln Park
Pop 9,519
San Gorgonio
Pop 6,928
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Compare Downtown side by side

DOWNTOWN VS
Garden District
Income$46,604same
Home value$219,344−60%
Population8,147+4%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Willmore City
Income$48,127+4%
Home value$595,790+9%
Population8,878+13%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Lincoln Park
Income$46,996+1%
Home value$629,400+15%
Population9,519+21%
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DOWNTOWN VS
San Gorgonio
Income$44,441−4%
Home value$414,262−24%
Population6,928−12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Sacramento, California?

Downtown, Sacramento, California has about 7,864 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Sacramento, California earns about $46,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Sacramento, California expensive?

In Downtown, Sacramento, California, the median home is worth about $545,113, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Sacramento, California?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Sacramento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Sacramento, California?

About 32.5% of people in Downtown, Sacramento, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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