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.

Vacaville, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

102,596

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.3%45,442

Hispanic/Latino

27.9%28,598

Asian

11%11,319

Black

8.3%8,484

Two or More

7.3%7,465

Other

0.5%534

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%478

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%276

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%3,333

High School Diploma

20%14,333

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%5,812

Some College (1+ yr)

18.8%13,506

Associate's Degree

11.5%8,243

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%13,816

Master's Degree

6%4,271

Professional Degree

2%1,464

Doctorate

0.7%500

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

28%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$620,900

Median Renti

$2,299

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.5%23,162

Renter-Occupied

32.5%11,136

Total Units

35,830

Homeownership

67.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%328

$50K–$100K

1.7%396

$100K–$150K

0.7%170

$150K–$200K

1%231

$200K–$300K

1.4%329

$300K–$500K

16.6%3,837

$500K–$1M

72.7%16,830

$1M+

4.5%1,041

Rent Distribution

Under $500

290

$500–$750

251

$750–$1,000

204

$1,000–$1,250

361

$1,250–$1,500

484

$1,500–$2,000

2,143

$2,000+

7,077

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%790

2010–2019

8.3%2,966

2000–2009

11.4%4,102

1990–1999

17.5%6,274

1980–1989

21.2%7,590

1970–1979

22.6%8,112

1960–1969

9%3,238

1950–1959

5.2%1,863

1940–1949

1.1%389

1939 or earlier

1.4%506

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.4%21,744

Electricity

29.8%10,214

Solar

4.6%1,573

Bottled/LP Gas

1%359

No Fuel

0.5%169

Wood

0.3%119

Fuel Oil

0.2%66

Other

0.1%46

Coal

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,126

Mean Household Incomei

$135,379

Per Capita Incomei

$46,475

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

50,330

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%1,045

$10K–$15K

2.3%798

$15K–$20K

1.2%405

$20K–$25K

1.4%464

$25K–$30K

2%678

$30K–$35K

1.8%602

$35K–$40K

2%692

$40K–$45K

2.4%809

$45K–$50K

2.2%756

$50K–$60K

5%1,724

$60K–$75K

7.4%2,529

$75K–$100K

14.1%4,824

$100K–$125K

10.8%3,690

$125K–$150K

10%3,439

$150K–$200K

13.8%4,744

$200K+

20.7%7,099

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

1,462

Residentsi

2,365

Avg. Tenant Renti

$492/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers224 homes79% occupied$511/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8102 homes94% occupied$449/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $111,126/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

85.5%

Very low income$33K–$56K/yr

12.4%

Low income$56K–$89K/yr

1.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $89K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

71.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.7% of subsidized households are minority

25.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.8% 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

13,48713.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,892

Philippines

2,915

India

816

China

546

Korea

258

Guatemala

240

Germany

233

United Kingdom

224

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

45,911

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

45,482

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8,016(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured