Old North Sacramento is home to 5,660 people in Sacramento. Owners hold 32% of the housing stock. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 42% less than in Sacramento as a whole. There are 6,778 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 22.9%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Old North Sacramento; 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 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,660
Population density
6,778 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.84 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,634
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,561
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$282,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,316
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.9%
68.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.62 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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-Hispanic26.4%(1,497)
Black7.3%(416)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(2,740)
Asian10.1%(570)
Other7.7%(437)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(1,497)
Black7.3%(416)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(2,740)
Asian10.1%(570)
Other7.7%(437)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California?
Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California has about 5,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California?
The typical household in Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California earns about $50,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California expensive?
In Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California, the median home is worth about $282,200, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.
How educated are people in Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California?
About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California?
About 22.9% of people in Old North Sacramento, Sacramento, California live below the federal poverty line.
