Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA

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2023 Population

129,084

1.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.8

0.8% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.4%

4.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$89,556

7.07% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$664,900

5.69% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

65,279

2.83% 1-year growth

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In 2023, Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA had a population of 129k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $89,556. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA grew from 127,133 to 129,084, a 1.53% increase and its median household income grew from $83,640 to $89,556, a 7.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.65%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.14%), Other (Hispanic) (7.82%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.11%).

21.1% of the households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are California State University-Sacramento (8,266 degrees awarded in 2022), Sacramento City College (2,233 degrees), and Asher College (337 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was $664,900, and the homeownership rate was 44.7%.

Most people in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA borders Sacramento County (North Central)--Arden-Arcade, Carmichael & Fair Oaks (West) PUMA, CA, Sacramento County (North Central)--North Highlands, Foothill Farms & McClellan Park PUMA, CA, Sacramento County (Northwest)--Sacramento City (Northwest/Natomas) PUMA, CA, Sacramento County (North)--Sacramento City (North), Antelope & Rio Linda PUMA, CA, Sacramento County--Sacramento City (Southwest/Pocket, Meadowview & North Laguna) PUMA, CA, Sacramento County (Central)--Rancho Cordova City PUMA, CA, Sacramento County--Sacramento City (Southeast/Fruitridge, Avondale & Depot Park) PUMA, CA, Sacramento County--Galt, Isleton Cities, Delta Region & Rural PUMA, CA, and Yolo County (South)--Davis & West Sacramento Cities PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA is home to a population of 129k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.5% of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (14.9k people).

In 2023, there were 6.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.8k people) in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are Spanish (14,202 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,768 households), and Hindi (864 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,037

Women

50.3%

63,160

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 127,197 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95%

2023 Citizenship

94.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95% of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.8k ± 2.15k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 801
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.45k

23%

Hispanic Population

29.6k people

23% of the people in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are hispanic (29.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,609 ± 1,454 people
China
1,761 ± 1,023 people
Philippines
731 ± 662 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,609 Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA residents, followed by China with 1,761 and Philippines with 731.

Foreign-Born Population

11.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

11.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14.7k people

As of 2023, 11.5% of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA residents (14.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
14,202 households (11.5%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,768 households (2.24%)
Hindi
864 households (0.699%)

21.1% of the households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was Spanish. 11.5% of the households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,327 ± 468
Gulf War (2001-)
1,441 ± 281
Gulf War (1990s)
738 ± 256

Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA employs 65.3k people. The largest industries in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (4,183 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,808 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,584 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($238,396), Legal services ($177,323), and Offices of physicians ($176,358).

Males in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $82,371. The income inequality in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,675

Women

49.9%

30,783

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA in 2020 was 61,458 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

65.3k

2022 Value

2.83%

1 Year growth

± 2.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.83%, from 63.5k employees to 65.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA, are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,276 people), Other managers (2,128 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.3k

2022 Value

2.83%

1 Year growth

± 2.83%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 2.83%, from 63.5k employees to 65.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,183 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,808 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,584 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,731

Median earning men ± $4,442

$57,836

Median earning women ± $2,583

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,381), Public Administration ($88,630), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,241).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($84,672), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,184), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,238).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA awarded 10,836 degrees. The student population of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 21,099 male students and 29,240 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,442 and 32.7%), followed by White (3,241 and 30.8%), Asian (2,034 and 19.3%), and Black or African American (657 and 6.25%).

The largest universities in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are California State University-Sacramento (8,266 and 76.3%), Sacramento City College (2,233 and 20.6%), and Asher College (337 and 3.11%).

The most popular majors in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA are General Business Administration & Management (1,268 and 11.7%), General Psychology (778 and 7.18%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (572 and 5.28%).

The median tuition cost in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 50,339 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 50,339 students enrolled in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 17,914 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
568 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
935 degrees awarded
General Psychology
607 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 568 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

California State University-Sacramento
8,266 degrees awarded
Sacramento City College
2,233 degrees awarded
Asher College
337 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California State University-Sacramento with 8,266 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,121 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA, which is 0.614 times less than the 6,715 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,442 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3,241 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,742) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,742) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,124) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (31.4k), Some college (24.9k), and Graduate Degree (21.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was $664,900 in 2023, which is 2.19 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $629,100 to $664,900, a 5.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA is 44.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA is $89,556. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was Santa Clara County (Southwest)--Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $229,111, followed by Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Palo Alto City & Los Altos Hills Town PUMA, CA and Contra Costa County (South)--San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $210,275 and $208,750.

Housing

Property

$664,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,444

$27,677

Median Property Taxes

±$1,167

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.7%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 44.7% of the housing units in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was Santa Clara County (Southwest)--Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $229,111, followed by Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Palo Alto City & Los Altos Hills Town PUMA, CA and Contra Costa County (South)--San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $210,275 and $208,750.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$89,556

Median Household Income

± $3,653

61.9k

Number of Households

± 1,835

In 2023, the median household income of the 61.9k households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA grew to $89,556 from the previous year's value of $83,640.

The following chart displays the households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.469

2022 Wage GINI in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA

In 2022, the income inequality in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.55% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (56.8%)
Worked At Home (23.9%)
Carpooled (6.6%)

In 2023, 56.8% of workers in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA (16.7k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.986% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1234 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1102 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 236 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,234 patients per year. This represents a 0.484% decrease from the previous year (1,240 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.6% under 18 years, 28.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.12%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.986%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA declined by 6.33% from 4.39% to 4.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sacramento County (West)--Sacramento City (Central/Downtown & Midtown) PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.