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East Sacramento

California · Sacramento · 17,827 residents · 2.99 sq mi
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The short version

East Sacramento is a neighborhood of 17,827 people in Sacramento. This is an unusually credentialed place: 72% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $815,052. Households here earn about 62% more than in Sacramento as a whole. Households take in $141,348 a year at the median, 72% more than the country as a whole. There are 5,966 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up East Sacramento; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $141,348, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

East Sacramento compared with Sacramento

MeasureEast SacramentoSacramentoDifference
Median household income$141,348$87,32162% higher
Median home value$815,052$506,30061% higher
Homes that are rented32.1%48.3%−16.2 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher71.9%37.1%+34.8 pts
Poverty rate4.8%13.9%−9.1 pts
Foreign-born residents7.4%22.3%−15.0 pts
Median age41.936.05.9 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,827
Population density
5,966 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.99 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,348
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$92,124
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$815,052
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,155
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.00 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(12,685)
Black1.4%(256)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(2,828)
Asian6.2%(1,106)
Other5.3%(952)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(12,685)
Black1.4%(256)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(2,828)
Asian6.2%(1,106)
Other5.3%(952)
Diversity Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
Female
52.9%
Foreign born
7.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sacramento, Sacramento, California?

East Sacramento, Sacramento, California has about 17,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Sacramento, Sacramento, California earns about $141,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Sacramento, Sacramento, California expensive?

In East Sacramento, Sacramento, California, the median home is worth about $815,052, and the typical rent is about $2,155 a month.

How educated are people in East Sacramento, Sacramento, California?

About 71.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Sacramento, Sacramento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.8% of people in East Sacramento, 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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