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Old North Sacramento

California · Sacramento · 5,660 residents · 0.84 sq mi
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The short version

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
median household income $50,634, 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%
In context

Old North Sacramento compared with Sacramento

MeasureOld North SacramentoSacramentoDifference
Median household income$50,634$87,32142% lower
Median home value$282,200$506,30044% lower
Homes that are rented68.1%48.3%+19.8 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher14.4%37.1%−22.6 pts
Poverty rate22.9%13.9%+8.9 pts
Foreign-born residents25.5%22.3%+3.2 pts
Median age40.536.04.5 years older
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.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
25.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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