In 2021, the population of the Sacramento-Roseville Folsom metropolitan are was about 2.41 million people. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when the population was about 2.4 million people.

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Sacramento County, CA (CASACR5POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento; residents; CA; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sacramento County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Sacramento County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Sacramento County was 1.58 million, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Sacramento County population was 1.58 million, a decline of 0.28% compared to a population of 1.59 million in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sacramento County increased by 354,133. In this period, the peak population was 1.59 million in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Sacramento County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Sacramento County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sacramento County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA (MSA) (SYOPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Sacramento, residents, CA, population, and USA.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Sacramento metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Sacramento County, CA population pyramid, which represents the Sacramento County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sacramento County, CA, is 28.9.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sacramento County, CA, is 22.6.
• Total dependency ratio for Sacramento County, CA is 51.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Sacramento County, CA is 4.4.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Sacramento County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Sacramento County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Sacramento County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Sacramento County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sacramento County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Resident Population in Sacramento County, CA was 1611.23100 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Sacramento County, CA reached a record high of 1611.23100 in January of 2024 and a record low of 634.37300 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Sacramento County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for SCC, Sacramento, CA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

2020 Census Tract Demographics for Sacramento County.Decennial Census 2020 includes tabulations of housing units, total population and adult population by race and by Hispanic or Latino origin, and total group quarters population. Data are summary statistics for population and housing from a "100% count." The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Geographies nationwide can be obtained from Census, with disaggregate geographic detail down to Block-level.The Decennial Census PL94-171 reports summary statistics on population and housing for use in redistricting. The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Still, the data are subject to error. The errors derive from survey data collection (response errors, field follow-up for missing cases) and processing by the Census Bureau (geolocation of population and housing, data coding, compilation processes, and imputation of missing cases).

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Comprehensive demographic dataset for West Sacramento, CA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Sacramento County by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Sacramento County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sacramento County by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Sacramento County. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Sacramento County.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (63,434) | Female # 30-34 years (63,033). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Sacramento County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Sacramento County is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Sacramento County is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Sacramento County for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sacramento County Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Sacramento County by race. It includes the population of Sacramento County across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sacramento County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Sacramento County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 47.16% are white, 9.53% are Black or African American, 0.88% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 17.49% are Asian, 1.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 10.34% are some other race and 13.47% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Sacramento County
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Sacramento County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Sacramento County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sacramento County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

2020 Census Block Group Demographics for Sacramento County.Decennial Census 2020 includes tabulations of housing units, total population and adult population by race and by Hispanic or Latino origin, and total group quarters population. Data are summary statistics for population and housing from a "100% count." The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Geographies nationwide can be obtained from Census, with disaggregate geographic detail down to Block-level. The Decennial Census PL94-171 reports summary statistics on population and housing for use in redistricting. The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Still, the data are subject to error. The errors derive from survey data collection (response errors, field follow-up for missing cases) and processing by the Census Bureau (geolocation of population and housing, data coding, compilation processes, and imputation of missing cases).

2020 Census Block Demographics for Sacramento County.Decennial Census 2020 includes tabulations of housing units, total population and adult population by race and by Hispanic or Latino origin, and total group quarters population. Data are summary statistics for population and housing from a "100% count." The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Geographies nationwide can be obtained from Census, with disaggregate geographic detail down to Block-level.The Decennial Census PL94-171 reports summary statistics on population and housing for use in redistricting. The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Still, the data are subject to error. The errors derive from survey data collection (response errors, field follow-up for missing cases) and processing by the Census Bureau (geolocation of population and housing, data coding, compilation processes, and imputation of missing cases).

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Old Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 7 cities in the Sacramento County, CA by Multi-Racial White population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial White Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Sacramento County, CA by their Multi-Racial White population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial White Population: The Multi-Racial White population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial White. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Sacramento County Multi-Racial White Population: This tells us how much of the entire Sacramento County, CA Multi-Racial White population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

2020 Census Block Demographics for Sacramento County.Decennial Census 2020 includes tabulations of housing units, total population and adult population by race and by Hispanic or Latino origin, and total group quarters population. Data are summary statistics for population and housing from a "100% count." The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Geographies nationwide can be obtained from Census, with disaggregate geographic detail down to Block-level.The Decennial Census PL94-171 reports summary statistics on population and housing for use in redistricting. The Census Bureau attempts to survey or interview all known addresses. Still, the data are subject to error. The errors derive from survey data collection (response errors, field follow-up for missing cases) and processing by the Census Bureau (geolocation of population and housing, data coding, compilation processes, and imputation of missing cases).

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Pocket, Sacramento, CA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Sacramento County, CA was 37.20000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Sacramento County, CA reached a record high of 37.20000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 34.40000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Sacramento County, CA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.