Sacramento County, California Population 2022
Sacramento County, California's estimated population is 1,591,990 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sacramento County, California is the 9th largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 1,421,380 and has seen a growth of 12.00% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 9,087 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 24,142 | 15,055 | 165.68% |
| 1870 | 26,830 | 2,688 | 11.13% |
| 1880 | 34,390 | 7,560 | 28.18% |
| 1890 | 40,339 | 5,949 | 17.30% |
| 1900 | 45,915 | 5,576 | 13.82% |
| 1910 | 67,806 | 21,891 | 47.68% |
| 1920 | 91,029 | 23,223 | 34.25% |
| 1930 | 141,999 | 50,970 | 55.99% |
| 1940 | 170,333 | 28,334 | 19.95% |
| 1950 | 277,140 | 106,807 | 62.70% |
| 1960 | 502,778 | 225,638 | 81.42% |
| 1970 | 631,498 | 128,720 | 25.60% |
| 1980 | 783,381 | 151,883 | 24.05% |
| 1990 | 1,041,220 | 257,839 | 32.91% |
| 2010 | 1,421,380 | 380,160 | 36.51% |
| 2011 | 1,433,730 | 12,350 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 1,444,850 | 11,120 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 1,457,340 | 12,490 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 1,474,920 | 17,580 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1,493,670 | 18,750 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 1,510,990 | 17,320 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 1,527,300 | 16,310 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 1,538,750 | 11,450 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 1,552,060 | 13,310 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 1,565,370 | 13,310 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 1,578,680 | 13,310 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 1,591,990 | 13,310 | 0.84% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 839,349 | 54.58% |
| Black or African American | 148,884 | 9.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9,505 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 256,464 | 16.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17,028 | 1.11% |
| Some Other Race | 125,950 | 8.19% |
| Two or More Races | 140,768 | 9.15% |
Sacramento County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 547,519 | 2.77 | 57.4 |
| Married | 252,042 | 3.48 | 71.5 |
| Male | 33,877 | 3.51 | 47.2 |
| Female | 77,188 | 3.51 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 184,412 | 1.34 | 45.9 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65,821 | 6.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59,990 | 5.75% |
| High School Graduate | 230,733 | 22.12% |
| Some College | 256,738 | 24.61% |
| Associates Degree | 101,801 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214,265 | 20.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 113,786 | 10.91% |
Sacramento County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 175,727 | 143,717 | 69,732 |
| White | 513,441 | 484,844 | 183,504 |
| 2+ Races | 67,202 | 59,253 | 18,740 |
| Black | 97,684 | 88,807 | 23,826 |
| Hispanic | 201,810 | 151,466 | 36,537 |
| Native American | 7,061 | 5,827 | 1,156 |
| Islander | 11,957 | 9,563 | 1,803 |
| Other Race | 74,209 | 50,655 | 9,057 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 39.68%.
$43,511
Average Earnings
$48,075
Average Male
$40,085
Average Female
Sacramento County, California Language by Age
Sacramento County, California Language
67.60% of Sacramento County, California residents speak only English, while 32.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.31% of the population.
Sacramento County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 9,289 | 2,010 | 21.64% |
| Black | 144,013 | 29,725 | 20.64% |
| Hispanic | 354,534 | 61,112 | 17.24% |
| Asian | 254,658 | 37,765 | 14.83% |
| Multiple | 138,777 | 20,447 | 14.73% |
| Islander | 16,878 | 2,255 | 13.36% |
| White | 665,171 | 66,823 | 10.05% |
| Other | 25,934 | NaN% |
13.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.31%
Male Poverty Rate
14.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sacramento County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sacramento County, California is Native, with 21.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sacramento County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.81%.
Sacramento County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Sacramento County, California Married by Age and Sex
Sacramento County, California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sacramento County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,333 | 7.96% |
| Black | 9,707 | 8.59% |
| Native American | 591 | 7.53% |
| Asian | 5,001 | 2.55% |
| Islander | 335 | 2.49% |
| Other Race | 2,027 | 2.25% |
| 2+ Races | 4,326 | 5.27% |
| Hispanic | 8,766 | 3.62% |
Sacramento County, California Veterans by Education
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.96%
Born in Sacramento County, California
79.09%
Native Born
20.91%
Foreign Born
8.85%
Non Citizen
12.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.09% of Sacramento County, California residents were born in the United States, with 60.96% having been born in California. 8.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
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