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North Highlands

California · Sacramento · 42,950 residents · 11.781 sq mi
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The short version

North Highlands has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $379,430. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up North Highlands; 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 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,950
Population density
3,646 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,070
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,214
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,430
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,712
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.7%
44.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(18,247)
Black8.3%(3,586)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(14,099)
Asian7.6%(3,247)
Other8.8%(3,771)
Diversity Score86.4%(37,117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(18,247)
Black8.3%(3,586)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(14,099)
Asian7.6%(3,247)
Other8.8%(3,771)
Diversity Score86.4%(37,117)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
27.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Highlands, Sacramento, California?

North Highlands, Sacramento, California has about 42,950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Highlands, Sacramento, California?

The typical household in North Highlands, Sacramento, California earns about $70,070 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Highlands, Sacramento, California expensive?

In North Highlands, Sacramento, California, the median home is worth about $379,430, and the typical rent is about $1,712 a month.

How educated are people in North Highlands, Sacramento, California?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Highlands, Sacramento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Highlands, Sacramento, California?

About 18.2% of people in North Highlands, 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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