Sacramento, CA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sacramento

Med Center / Alhambra Triangle

Elmhurst / Fairgrounds

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sacramento

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.1%

Households with Children

29.5%

School Enrollment K-12

55,140

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.3%
High School / GED: 20.4%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.2%
Single Parents: 11.3%
Couples & Adults: 29.5%
Living Alone: 41.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 29.4%
Asian: 20.1%
Black or African American: 11.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 44.3%
South Asian: 19.5%
Southeast Asian: 29.1%
Central Asian: 2.8%
Other Asian: 4.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.4%
Puerto Rican: 2.9%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 7.0%
South American: 2.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.7%
Other White: 57.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 55.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.8%
Caribbean: 0.8%
Other Black: 40.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 14.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 13.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 9.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 63.6%
Spanish: 16.5%
European & Indo-European: 7.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 11.6%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 8.3%
Not Enrolled: 74.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources