Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sanger, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,699

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

77.8%20,777

White

16.2%4,316

Asian

3.7%995

Two or More

0.7%180

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%177

Black

0.5%134

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%77

Other

0.2%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%866

High School Diploma

21.3%3,449

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%1,203

Some College (1+ yr)

18.3%2,969

Associate's Degree

9.1%1,481

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%1,481

Master's Degree

4%648

Professional Degree

0.3%55

Doctorate

0%8

HS or Higher

75%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$364,800

Median Renti

$1,209

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%4,714

Renter-Occupied

35.6%2,604

Total Units

7,688

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%66

$50K–$100K

1.7%78

$100K–$150K

1%48

$150K–$200K

3.3%157

$200K–$300K

16.9%795

$300K–$500K

59.6%2,810

$500K–$1M

14.9%704

$1M+

1.2%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

243

$750–$1,000

482

$1,000–$1,250

549

$1,250–$1,500

506

$1,500–$2,000

394

$2,000+

258

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%53

2010–2019

11.2%860

2000–2009

24.1%1,856

1990–1999

7.6%583

1980–1989

9.2%708

1970–1979

11.5%883

1960–1969

13%999

1950–1959

13.4%1,034

1940–1949

2.8%212

1939 or earlier

6.5%500

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53%3,878

Electricity

39.8%2,913

Solar

5.3%387

No Fuel

0.8%55

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%32

Other

0.4%27

Wood

0.4%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,500

Mean Household Incomei

$95,632

Per Capita Incomei

$27,072

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

12,147

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%227

$10K–$15K

3.4%250

$15K–$20K

3%223

$20K–$25K

3.2%233

$25K–$30K

3.7%272

$30K–$35K

4%291

$35K–$40K

4.9%360

$40K–$45K

2.9%213

$45K–$50K

4.5%326

$50K–$60K

4.9%360

$60K–$75K

10.4%761

$75K–$100K

14.5%1,058

$100K–$125K

10.9%795

$125K–$150K

8.3%610

$150K–$200K

9.9%724

$200K+

8.4%615

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

331

Residentsi

674

Avg. Tenant Renti

$480/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers212 homes85% occupied$493/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8119 homes83% occupied$456/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

78.2%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

17.8%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

3.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $62K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.4% of subsidized households are minority

19.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,62021%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,454

India

156

Philippines

108

Guatemala

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,743

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,038

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

907(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured