Sacramento County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,644,681, reflecting a 1.03% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sacramento County is the 8th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 1,421,381 and has grown 15.71% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 1,229,481 adults, (243,370 of whom are seniors) in Sacramento County.
Female: 809,050 (50.8%)
Male: 784,956 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Sacramento County includes 44.46% White, 17.84% Asian, 11.2% other race, 9.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 708,644 | 44.46% |
| Asian | 284,307 | 17.84% |
| Two or more races | 238,986 | 14.99% |
| Other race | 178,531 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 149,365 | 9.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18,171 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 16,002 | 1% |
Sacramento County 's average per capita income is $55,668. Household income levels show a median of $92,175. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,514 | $155,176 |
| Families | $107,555 | $134,659 |
| Households | $92,175 | $118,175 |
| Non Families | $61,038 | $78,590 |
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