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Medical Center

California · Sacramento · 9,579 residents · 1.568 sq mi
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The short version

Medical Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,537. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $589,348. Despite a median home value of $589,348, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Medical Center; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,579
Population density
6,109 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,537
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,761
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$589,348
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,833
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.6%
61.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53%(5,077)
Black7.1%(677)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(1,879)
Asian10.5%(1,005)
Other9.8%(941)
Diversity Score81.9%(7,842)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53%(5,077)
Black7.1%(677)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(1,879)
Asian10.5%(1,005)
Other9.8%(941)
Diversity Score81.9%(7,842)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Foreign born
11.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medical Center, Sacramento, California?

Medical Center, Sacramento, California has about 9,579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medical Center, Sacramento, California?

The typical household in Medical Center, Sacramento, California earns about $75,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medical Center, Sacramento, California expensive?

In Medical Center, Sacramento, California, the median home is worth about $589,348, and the typical rent is about $1,833 a month.

How educated are people in Medical Center, Sacramento, California?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in Medical Center, Sacramento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medical Center, Sacramento, California?

About 16.6% of people in Medical Center, 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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