95610 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95610, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95610 is a zip code in Sacramento County, California, which covers Sacramento, with a total population of 45,792 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 95610 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95610.

The estimated population of people living in 95610 is 45,792, with a median age of 37.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95610 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,792
 -2.41% +0.80%
2020
46,924
+1.34%
-
2019
46,305
+0.67%
-
2018
45,995
+1.25%
-
2017
45,429
 - -

Population of 95610 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95610 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
69%
68.8%
 +0.29%
Black/African American
3.9%
4.3%
 -9.30%
Native
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
18%
19.5%
 -7.69%
Asian
3.5%
3.1%
 +12.90%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
3.1%
 +61.29%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95610 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 95610 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95610 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95610 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37 +1.65% 35.6 +1.14% 38.3 -0.26%
2020 36.4 -0.27% 35.2 +1.15% 38.4 -0.52%
2019 36.5 +0.83% 34.8 +3.26% 38.6 -1.53%
2018 36.2 -1.36% 33.7 -2.03% 39.2 -1.26%
2017 36.7 - 34.4 - 39.7 -

The median age of the 95610 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 95610 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,803 -17.98% 2,484 +0.85% 2,297 2,491
10 to 19 2,610 +17.66% 2,087 +25.24% 3,085 2,647
20 to 29 4,146 -16.57% 3,754 -10.24% 3,495 3,377
30 to 39 3,451 +11.69% 3,225 +13.45% 3,844 3,669
40 to 49 2,400 +12.71% 2,446 -1.6% 2,669 2,404
50 to 59 3,229 -22.83% 3,704 -19.29% 2,533 3,039
60 to 69 2,209 +16.6% 2,719 +17.03% 2,587 3,201
70+ 1,609 +17.25% 2,553 +0.35% 1,898 2,556

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95610 zip code is $68,868.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 95610.

  • Under 25
    $51,044.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,093.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,534.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,584.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95610 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 95610, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 95610 is currently $90,170.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.14% of households in 95610 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 95610 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95610 is $34,783.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95610 by the total population of 95610.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95610 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95610 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95610 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95610 zip over the age of 16 is 37,465.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 95610 is 61.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 95610 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,193 47.80% 19.20%
20 to 24 years 2,968 82.40% 8.20%
25 to 29 years 3,904 90.90% 6.10%
30 to 34 years 4,232 86.40% 9.00%
35 to 44 years 5,764 82.00% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 5,101 80.50% 6.50%
55 to 59 years 3,061 71.50% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 2,840 63.10% 6.10%
65 to 74 years 4,825 22.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,577 2.90% 18.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95610. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 29,633 66.00% 5.90%
Black or African American 1,614 69.80% 13.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 300 29.30% 0.00%
Asian 1,444 60.20% 7.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 46 82.60% 50.00%
Other 1,649 67.00% 8.30%
Two or more races 2,779 68.20% 4.60%
Hispanic or Latino 5,698 67.30% 7.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,820 65.30% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95610 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 95610 is 23,073, with median earnings of $40,321.00.

Women in 95610 are earning approximately 85.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,073 $40,321.00
Male 12,073 $43,077.00
Female 11,000 $36,819.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95610 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,648 $63,043.00
Business and Financial 1,397 $65,847.00
Computer and Mathematical 643 $74,940.00
Architecture and Engineering 264 $81,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 173 $75,536.00
Community and Social Service 362 $42,679.00
Legal 372 $35,636.00
Educational and Library 1,124 $52,621.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 245 $70,581.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,191 $72,377.00
Healthcare Support 1,073 $20,353.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 445 $53,750.00
Law Enforcement 296 $90,444.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,093 $13,606.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 804 $39,143.00
Personal Care and Service 569 $19,631.00
Sales 2,624 $34,731.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,049 $35,738.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $26,188.00
Construction and Extraction 1,399 $48,080.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 692 $50,370.00
Production 810 $44,746.00
Transportation and Material Moving 869 $39,116.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95610 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 95610.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 978 $69,464.00 670 $56,618.00
Business and Financial 542 $74,537.00 855 $62,611.00
Computer and Mathematical 476 $74,315.00 167 $78,990.00
Architecture and Engineering 189 $81,908.00 75 $81,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $63,214.00 93 $83,407.00
Community and Social Service 89 $43,705.00 273 $33,693.00
Legal 148 $17,434.00 224 $35,727.00
Educational and Library 299 $22,188.00 825 $55,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 101 $70,461.00 144 $70,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 278 $83,750.00 913 $64,911.00
Healthcare Support 97 $30,179.00 976 $20,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 391 $58,560.00 54 $38,355.00
Law Enforcement 217 $103,750.00 79 $38,320.00
Food Preparation and Serving 899 $13,011.00 1,194 $14,144.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 599 $32,386.00 205 $40,839.00
Personal Care and Service 171 $29,852.00 398 $15,517.00
Sales 1,535 $40,118.00 1,089 $28,523.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,050 $30,083.00 1,999 $40,958.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $26,023.00 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,338 $48,750.00 61 $36,397.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 689 $50,301.00 3 $0.00
Production 586 $53,349.00 224 $14,397.00
Transportation and Material Moving 738 $42,781.00 131 $12,269.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 17,254 households in 95610, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,791 families living in the 95610 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 95610:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,896 876 2,019 6,463
Average Household Size 3.37 3.26 3.29 1.43
Total Families 7,896 876 2,019 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.82 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 10,791 families living in 95610, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95610:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,948 housing units in 95610.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,254 96.13%
Vacant 694 3.87%

46.14% of the total 17,948 housing units in 95610 are rental units. This is approximately 8,282 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,805 are occupied by the owner - or 49.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95610 is $1,478.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95610 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    167
  • Less than $500
    76
  • $500 to $999
    600
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,658
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3,173
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    636
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    69
  • $3,000 or more
    70

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95610 is $375,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95610 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    256
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    33
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    77
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    69
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,190
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    6,190
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    951
  • $1,000,000 or more
    39

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95610. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95610 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    220
  • 1940 to 1949
    496
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,390
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,819
  • 1970 to 1979
    6,763
  • 1980 to 1989
    4,307
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,157
  • 2000 to 2009
    643
  • 2010 to 2013
    153
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 95610 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    778
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,648
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,573
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,255

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95610 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95610 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95610.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    350
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,244
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,487
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,019
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,325
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,622
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,440
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    804
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    742
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,514
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    717
  • 90 or more minutes
    807

Summary

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