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Pocket

California · Sacramento · 27,499 residents · 4.114 sq mi
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The short version

Pocket is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $651,127. Households here earn about 29% more than the Sacramento median. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Pocket; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,499
Population density
6,684 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,682
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,572
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,127
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,034
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.4%
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(7,830)
Black11.4%(3,136)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(5,588)
Asian31.9%(8,760)
Other7.9%(2,185)
Diversity Score94.6%(26,015)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(7,830)
Black11.4%(3,136)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(5,588)
Asian31.9%(8,760)
Other7.9%(2,185)
Diversity Score94.6%(26,015)
Diversity Score
95
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
17.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocket, Sacramento, California?

Pocket, Sacramento, California has about 27,499 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocket, Sacramento, California?

The typical household in Pocket, Sacramento, California earns about $112,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocket, Sacramento, California expensive?

In Pocket, Sacramento, California, the median home is worth about $651,127, and the typical rent is about $2,034 a month.

How educated are people in Pocket, Sacramento, California?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pocket, Sacramento, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocket, Sacramento, California?

About 9.7% of people in Pocket, 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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