With 42,950 people, North Highlands is a neighborhood in Sacramento. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 32.9, younger than the US median of 38.9. 28% of people here were born outside the United States. There are 3,646 people per square mile. Owners hold 56% of the housing stock. 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
Land area
11.8 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
3.18 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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-Hispanic42.5%(18,247)
Black8.3%(3,586)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(14,099)
Asian7.6%(3,247)
Other8.8%(3,771)
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 Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
