West Sacramento is a city located in Yolo County California. West Sacramento has a 2024 population of 56,517. West Sacramento is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,815 in 2020.
The average household income in West Sacramento is $114,480 with a poverty rate of 14.32%. The median age in West Sacramento is 34.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Sacramento was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,760 | 54.95% |
| Two or more races | 8,486 | 15.67% |
| Asian | 6,663 | 12.3% |
| Other race | 5,798 | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,631 | 4.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 446 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 379 | 0.7% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,979 | 2.83 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 9,440 | 3.51 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 5,757 | 1.3 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Female | 2,828 | 3.48 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 954 | 3.31 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,272 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 3,106 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,138 | 20.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,110 | 11.79% |
| High School Graduate | 7,301 | 20.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,830 | 8.12% |
| Some College | 8,101 | 23.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,617 | 15,626 | 6,205 |
| Hispanic | 10,190 | 7,239 | 1,650 |
| Asian | 4,601 | 3,835 | 2,351 |
| 2+ Races | 4,295 | 3,640 | 1,136 |
| Other Race | 3,620 | 2,564 | 573 |
| Black | 1,607 | 1,385 | 383 |
| Islander | 354 | 332 | 53 |
| Native American | 197 | 158 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,930 | $79,866 | $75,446 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,391 | $128,075 | $100,212 |
| High School Graduate | $38,384 | $44,542 | $30,800 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,733 | $36,662 | $25,531 |
| Overall | $58,752 | $61,768 | $55,824 |
| Some College | $57,844 | $62,748 | $52,773 |
$58,752
Average Earnings
$61,768
Average Male
$55,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.91% of West Sacramento residents speak only English, while 39.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,211 | 3,942 | 21.65% |
| White | 22,570 | 2,187 | 9.69% |
| Other | 5,770 | 1,299 | 22.51% |
| Multiple | 8,475 | 1,082 | 12.77% |
| Asian | 6,642 | 694 | 10.45% |
| Black | 2,611 | 650 | 24.89% |
| Native | 379 | 138 | 36.41% |
| Islander | 446 | 4 | 0.9% |
14.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.11%
Male Poverty Rate
15.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Sacramento is Native, with 36.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Sacramento is Islander, with 0.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.81% |
| High School | 14.04% |
| Some College | 12.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.65% |
| Female Employed | 7.02% |
| Male Employed | 4.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,674 | $128,014 |
| Households | $87,044 | $114,480 |
| Married Families | $113,716 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,115 | $74,163 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,936
Number of Veterans
1,720
Male Veterans
216
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 644 |
| First Gulf War | 637 |
| Second Gulf War | 405 |
| Korea | 166 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 619 |
| 75+ | 482 |
| 65 to 74 | 429 |
| 55 to 64 | 318 |
| 18 to 34 | 88 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,352 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 2.58% |
| 2+ Races | 253 | 4.93% |
| Asian | 104 | 2.02% |
| Other Race | 102 | 2.53% |
| Black | 90 | 4.22% |
| Islander | 22 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 13 | 4.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.82%
Born in West Sacramento
76.23%
Native Born
23.77%
Foreign Born
10.12%
Non Citizen
13.65%
Naturalized
76.23% of West Sacramento residents were born in the United States, with 61.82% having been born in California. 10.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 59,895 | 675 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 59,220 | 676 | 1.15% |
| 2027 | 58,544 | 676 | 1.17% |
| 2026 | 57,868 | 675 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 57,193 | 676 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 56,517 | 675 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 55,842 | 960 | 1.75% |
| 2022 | 54,882 | 905 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 53,977 | 162 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 53,815 | 66 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 53,749 | -93 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 53,842 | 305 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 53,537 | 440 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 53,097 | 793 | 1.52% |
| 2015 | 52,304 | 1,253 | 2.45% |
| 2014 | 51,051 | 853 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 50,198 | 468 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 49,730 | 462 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 49,268 | 393 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 48,875 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,615 | 2,717 | 9.4% |
| 1990 | 28,898 | 4,416 | 18.04% |
| 1980 | 24,482 | 12,480 | 103.98% |
| 1970 | 12,002 | -47,893 | -79.96% |