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.

Rancho Cordova, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

81,849

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46%37,618

Hispanic/Latino

22%17,989

Asian

14.7%12,035

Black

10%8,148

Two or More

5.8%4,740

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%637

Other

0.6%478

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%204

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%1,778

High School Diploma

18.9%10,370

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%4,683

Some College (1+ yr)

16%8,772

Associate's Degree

10.5%5,765

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%11,351

Master's Degree

8.6%4,732

Professional Degree

1.9%1,032

Doctorate

0.9%480

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

32.1%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$477,600

Median Renti

$1,787

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%16,401

Renter-Occupied

41.8%11,773

Total Units

29,313

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%693

$50K–$100K

2.8%464

$100K–$150K

1.5%241

$150K–$200K

1.5%254

$200K–$300K

4.9%806

$300K–$500K

41%6,731

$500K–$1M

42.4%6,959

$1M+

1.5%253

Rent Distribution

Under $500

486

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

115

$1,000–$1,250

944

$1,250–$1,500

1,551

$1,500–$2,000

4,134

$2,000+

3,914

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%794

2010–2019

10.5%3,064

2000–2009

17.1%5,017

1990–1999

7%2,040

1980–1989

11.3%3,326

1970–1979

22.3%6,525

1960–1969

16.5%4,850

1950–1959

11.1%3,265

1940–1949

1.1%326

1939 or earlier

0.4%106

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.8%15,992

Electricity

39.5%11,137

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%415

Solar

0.9%248

No Fuel

0.8%215

Wood

0.3%83

Fuel Oil

0.2%50

Coal

0.1%23

Other

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,585

Mean Household Incomei

$110,770

Per Capita Incomei

$38,928

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

41,561

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%1,794

$10K–$15K

2.3%660

$15K–$20K

1.5%413

$20K–$25K

2.3%644

$25K–$30K

2.5%694

$30K–$35K

2.4%679

$35K–$40K

2.1%583

$40K–$45K

2.9%821

$45K–$50K

3%851

$50K–$60K

6.1%1,727

$60K–$75K

9.8%2,769

$75K–$100K

13.5%3,803

$100K–$125K

11.1%3,131

$125K–$150K

9.3%2,610

$150K–$200K

11.5%3,245

$200K+

13.3%3,750

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

857

Residentsi

1,694

Avg. Tenant Renti

$538/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing64 homes75% occupied$621/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers611 homes92% occupied$538/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 893 homes96% occupied$480/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,585/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

84.2%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

11.9%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

3.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

68.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61.5% of subsidized households are minority

29.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.2% 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

21,71626.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,241

India

1,835

Philippines

1,681

Korea

555

Guatemala

521

China

262

United Kingdom

141

Germany

128

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

37,132

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

38,432

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,279(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured