Sacramento, CA Demographics

A map of Sacramento's Population by Race

Sacramento, California had a population of 524,943 in 2020. It was 30.3% White, 12.6% Black, 19.5% Asian, 28.8% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sacramento, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Sacramento is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sacramento's White Population

158,999 residents of Sacramento identify as White, or 30.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Sacramento roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sacramento is ranked #1175 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sacramento is more White than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (16.2% White), Lemon Hill (14.4% White), and Parkway (15.4% White). Sacramento is less White than neighboring West Sacramento (41.1% White), and Arden-Arcade (49.9% White).

Sacramento's Black Population

66,012 residents of Sacramento identify as Black, or 12.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sacramento slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sacramento is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sacramento is more Black than neighboring Lemon Hill (9.8% Black), West Sacramento (4.6% Black), and Arden-Arcade (9% Black). Sacramento is less Black than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (14.4% Black), and Parkway (15.8% Black).

Sacramento's Asian Population

102,200 residents of Sacramento identify as Asian, or 19.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sacramento roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sacramento is ranked #138 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sacramento is more Asian than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (16.1% Asian), Parkway (18.4% Asian), West Sacramento (13.2% Asian), and Arden-Arcade (11.7% Asian). Sacramento is less Asian than neighboring Lemon Hill (20.1% Asian).

Sacramento's Hispanic Population

151,253 residents of Sacramento identify as Hispanic, or 28.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sacramento slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sacramento is ranked #680 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sacramento is more Hispanic than neighboring Arden-Arcade (19.6% Hispanic). Sacramento is less Hispanic than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (46.4% Hispanic), Lemon Hill (46.4% Hispanic), Parkway (43.9% Hispanic), and West Sacramento (32% Hispanic).

Sacramento's Native American/Other Population

14,279 residents of Sacramento identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sacramento roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sacramento is ranked #263 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sacramento is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (2.4% Native American/Other), West Sacramento (2.3% Native American/Other), and Arden-Arcade (1.7% Native American/Other). Sacramento is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lemon Hill (5.4% Native American/Other).

Sacramento's Multiracial Population

32,200 residents of Sacramento identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sacramento roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Sacramento is ranked #431 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sacramento is more Multiracial than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (4.5% Multiracial), Lemon Hill (3.8% Multiracial), and Parkway (3.8% Multiracial). Sacramento is less Multiracial than neighboring West Sacramento (6.7% Multiracial), and Arden-Arcade (8.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.