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.

West Sacramento, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

54,927

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

40%21,958

Hispanic/Latino

33.2%18,259

Asian

13%7,164

Two or More

7.4%4,057

Black

4.6%2,542

Other

1.1%584

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%285

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%78

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%845

High School Diploma

17.7%6,230

Some College (<1 yr)

7%2,472

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%6,056

Associate's Degree

8.2%2,896

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%7,501

Master's Degree

7.6%2,658

Professional Degree

3.8%1,322

Doctorate

1.8%644

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

34.5%

Graduate+

13.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$525,800

Median Renti

$1,665

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.2%11,667

Renter-Occupied

39.8%7,700

Total Units

20,826

Homeownership

60.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%563

$50K–$100K

3%355

$100K–$150K

1%121

$150K–$200K

0.7%82

$200K–$300K

1.7%198

$300K–$500K

34.5%4,022

$500K–$1M

51.1%5,960

$1M+

3.1%366

Rent Distribution

Under $500

454

$500–$750

201

$750–$1,000

649

$1,000–$1,250

1,050

$1,250–$1,500

876

$1,500–$2,000

1,540

$2,000+

2,705

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%675

2010–2019

10.4%2,156

2000–2009

28.9%6,023

1990–1999

5.4%1,124

1980–1989

8.1%1,680

1970–1979

9.1%1,903

1960–1969

8.6%1,792

1950–1959

19%3,953

1940–1949

4%834

1939 or earlier

3.3%686

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.8%12,743

Electricity

27.4%5,306

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%538

Solar

2.8%536

No Fuel

0.8%156

Other

0.2%45

Wood

0.2%35

Fuel Oil

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,188

Mean Household Incomei

$116,498

Per Capita Incomei

$41,795

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

28,160

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%1,161

$10K–$15K

3.7%717

$15K–$20K

1.2%233

$20K–$25K

3.4%656

$25K–$30K

2.9%564

$30K–$35K

3.1%591

$35K–$40K

1.3%261

$40K–$45K

2%392

$45K–$50K

2.3%455

$50K–$60K

6.3%1,213

$60K–$75K

10.5%2,028

$75K–$100K

10.1%1,962

$100K–$125K

10.9%2,118

$125K–$150K

8.8%1,705

$150K–$200K

12%2,329

$200K+

15.4%2,982

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

1,073

Residentsi

1,741

Avg. Tenant Renti

$539/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing139 homes87% occupied$542/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers730 homes77% occupied$560/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8132 homes94% occupied$493/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC72 homes93% occupied$406/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,188/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

86.1%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

10%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

3.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $75K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

67.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.9% of subsidized households are minority

32.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.9% 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

12,28622.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,023

India

1,042

China

397

Philippines

388

United Kingdom

165

Korea

151

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,800

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,443

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,893(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured

West Sacramento, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026