Sutter County, CA

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2024 Population

98,857

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

36.5

0.275% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.4%

2.32% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$79,704

5.64% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$433,500

8.54% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

42,727

1.28% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Sutter County, 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.

89.4% of the residents in Sutter County, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sutter County, CA are Sutter County Career Training Center (69 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Sutter County, CA was $433,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

Most people in Sutter County, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sutter County, CA was 2 cars per household.

Sutter County, CA borders Butte County, CA, Colusa County, CA, Placer County, CA, Sacramento County, CA, Yolo County, CA, and Yuba County, CA.

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Population & Diversity

Sutter County, CA is home to a population of 98.9k people, from which 89.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 22.7% of Sutter County, CA residents were born outside of the country (22.5k people).

In 2024, there were 2.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40.2k people) in Sutter County, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 13.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.4%

2024 Citizenship

89.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.4% of Sutter County, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sutter County, CA was 89.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sutter County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sutter County, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
40.2k ± 422
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
17.3k ± 622
Other (Hispanic)
13.7k ± 1.49k

32.9%

Hispanic Population

32.5k people

32.9% of the people in Sutter County, CA are hispanic (32.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sutter County, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
Philippines
824,246 ± 22,054 people
China
687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

Foreign-Born Population

22.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

22.5k people

22.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

22.1k people

As of 2024, 22.7% of Sutter County, CA residents (22.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sutter County, CA was 22.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sutter County, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,609 ± 358
Vietnam
1,375 ± 273
Gulf War (1990s)
656 ± 200

Sutter County, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sutter County, CA.

Economy

The economy of Sutter County, CA employs 42.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sutter County, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,059 people), Retail Trade (5,333 people), and Educational Services (3,759 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($107,500), Finance & Insurance ($97,713), and Public Administration ($81,364).

Employment

Occupations

42.7k

2024 Value

± 1,777

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 5.72%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sutter County, CA grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 42.2k employees to 42.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sutter County, CA, are Management Occupations (4,611 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,149 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,048 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sutter County, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.7k

2024 Value

± 1,777

1.28%

1 Year growth

± 5.72%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sutter County, CA grew at a rate of 1.28%, from 42.2k employees to 42.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sutter County, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,059 people), Retail Trade (5,333 people), and Educational Services (3,759 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sutter County, CA, though some of these residents may live in Sutter County, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,133

Median earning men ± $2,090

$38,734

Median earning women ± $2,932

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,750), Public Administration ($91,650), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,477).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($140,845), Wholesale Trade ($65,179), and Public Administration ($65,114).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

299
Transportation and Warehousing
120
Construction
112
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$247k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$179k
Retail Trade
$114k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Sutter County, 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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Sutter County, CA awarded 69 degrees. The student population of Sutter County, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 48 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sutter County, CA are Hispanic or Latino (35 and 50.7%), White (15 and 21.7%), Asian (10 and 14.5%), and Two or More Races (5 and 7.25%).

The largest universities in Sutter County, CA by number of degrees awarded are Sutter County Career Training Center (69 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sutter County, CA are Medical Assistant (69 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2017 in Sutter County, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 65%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 50 (4% men and 96% 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 2023 there were 50 students enrolled in Sutter County, CA, 4% men and 96% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 25 records, of which 96% were women and 4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Medical Assistant

Most Common

69 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sutter County, CA was Medical Assistant with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sutter County, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sutter County Career Training Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

69 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sutter County Career Training Center with 69 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sutter County, CA, which is 0.0781 times less than the 64 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 35 degrees mean that there were 2.33 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 15 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sutter County, CA was $433,500 in 2024, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $399,400 to $433,500, a 8.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Sutter County, CA is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sutter County, CA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sutter County, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 19.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sutter County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.31%.

Housing

Property

$433,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,299

$20,417

Median Property Taxes

±$1,092

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 Sutter County, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sutter County, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.3%

Homeownership

2024

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Sutter County, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sutter County, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$79,704

Median Household Income

± $5,306

33.3k

Number of Households

± 1,466

In 2024, the median household income of the 33.3k households in Sutter County, CA grew to $79,704 from the previous year's value of $75,450.

The following chart displays the households in Sutter County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sutter County, CA is from California.

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.5%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (7.67%)

In 2024, 75.5% of workers in Sutter County, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (7.67%).

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

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sutter County, CA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.13% of the workforce in Sutter County, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sutter County, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sutter County, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sutter County, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 19.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sutter County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.31%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sutter County, CA (14.1k out of 98k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sutter County, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 19.2% of the children was living in poverty in Sutter County, CA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 352 in Sutter County, CA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.58 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

93.6% of the population of Sutter County, CA has health coverage, with 39% on employee plans, 29.7% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sutter County, CA see 1,321 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,321 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1173 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 267 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,321 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sutter County, CA

Primary care physicians in Sutter County, CA see an average of 1,321 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,321 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.36%

Uninsured

39%

Employer Coverage

29.7%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sutter County, CA grew by 6.61% from 5.96% to 6.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sutter County, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.7 in Sutter County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sutter County, CA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32% in Sutter County, CA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sutter County, CA.