Sacramento County

Sacramento County is the central county of the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area.

Welcome to Sacramento County

General

Sacramento County has a population of roughly 1,585,000 people. Its county seat is the City of Sacramento, which has been the state capital of California since 1854. Sacramento County is the central county of the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area.
 

Business and the Economy

A substantial portion of the county’s economy is linked to the State Government, being the largest employer. Other prominent industry categories are Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Utilities, Professional Services, Education, Life Sciences/Healthcare, Agriculture and Food, and Hospitality.
 

Living and Visiting

Included in Sacramento County are seven incorporated cities. Varying from quaint to cosmopolitan, each of these cities contributes a rich and unique dimension to the whole of Sacramento County and its communities. The growing economy and educated workforce are part of one of the most livable and diverse regions in America and is the core cultural and economic center in the region. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau estimated Sacramento County’s total population as more than 1.4 million. With more than a half million residents living in unincorporated Sacramento County, it makes the unincorporated county population the fifth largest in the state.

Overview for Sacramento County, CA

518,605 people live in Sacramento County, where the median age is 35.2 and the average individual income is $35,793. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

518,605

Total Population

35.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$35,793

Average individual Income

Around Sacramento County, CA

There's plenty to do around Sacramento County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

92
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
99
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
50
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Mariscos Los Caracoles, Sweet Mother 101, and Banana Pudding Krazy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.55 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.68 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.09 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.6 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.79 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Sacramento County, CA

Sacramento County has 194,004 households, with an average household size of 2.63. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sacramento County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 518,605 people call Sacramento County home. The population density is 5,259.13 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

518,605

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.2

Median Age

49.17 / 50.83%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
194,004

Total Households

2.63

Average Household Size

$35,793

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Sacramento County, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Sacramento County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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