95814 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 95814, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

95814 is a zip code in Sacramento County, California, which covers Sacramento, with a total population of 12,302 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 95814 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 95814.

The estimated population of people living in 95814 is 12,302, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 95814 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,302
 -1.98% +11.60%
2020
12,551
+5.4%
-
2019
11,908
+5.01%
-
2018
11,340
+2.88%
-
2017
11,023
 - -

Population of 95814 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 95814 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
46.5%
51.8%
 -10.23%
Black/African American
14.2%
14.3%
 -0.70%
Native
0.5%
1.2%
 -58.33%
Hispanic
21.9%
20.7%
 +5.80%
Asian
10.1%
8.3%
 +21.69%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
6.2%
2.9%
 +113.79%
Other
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 95814 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 95814 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 95814 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 95814 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 +2.28% 36.4 +4.3% 35.6 +0.85%
2020 35.1 +3.24% 34.9 +2.05% 35.3 +5.06%
2019 34 -3.95% 34.2 -4.2% 33.6 -3.45%
2018 35.4 -1.67% 35.7 -1.38% 34.8 -2.52%
2017 36 - 36.2 - 35.7 -

The median age of the 95814 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 95814 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 9 241 6.18% 256 -9.87% 207 222
10 to 19 138 +59.33% 117 +35.75% 214 148
20 to 29 1,966 -1.06% 1,202 +8.54% 1,933 1,244
30 to 39 1,398 +23.45% 901 +30.13% 1,742 1,204
40 to 49 791 +40.56% 430 -15.72% 1,090 358
50 to 59 881 -9.27% 313 +74.02% 798 542
60 to 69 734 -4.5% 614 +2.4% 693 619
70+ 431 +35.67% 610 +11.63% 606 682

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 95814 zip code is $39,612.00.

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 95814.

  • Under 25
    $45,350.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,487.00
  • 45 to 64
    $27,594.00
  • 65 and over
    $18,975.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 95814 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 95814, 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 95814 is currently $65,893.00.

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.

4.96% of households in 95814 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 95814 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 95814 is $38,535.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 95814 by the total population of 95814.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 95814 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 95814 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
    13.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 95814 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 95814 zip over the age of 16 is 11,703.

Of those people, a total of 52.80% 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 95814 is 50.10%.

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 95814 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 192 12.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 826 68.30% 0.90%
25 to 29 years 2,351 73.10% 2.60%
30 to 34 years 1,941 72.30% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 1,642 52.40% 7.60%
45 to 54 years 1,442 64.80% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 709 37.40% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 689 29.80% 18.00%
65 to 74 years 1,028 13.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 883 7.60% 49.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 95814. 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 6,943 58.10% 6.30%
Black or African American 1,711 30.10% 2.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 118 29.70% 0.00%
Asian 1,233 51.20% 1.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 44 25.00% 0.00%
Other 773 57.60% 4.90%
Two or more races 881 57.30% 2.20%
Hispanic or Latino 2,329 54.30% 3.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,664 60.10% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 95814 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 95814 is 5,861, with median earnings of $52,811.00.

Women in 95814 are earning approximately 81.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,861 $52,811.00
Male 3,427 $60,051.00
Female 2,434 $48,850.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 95814 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 698 $65,750.00
Business and Financial 392 $56,964.00
Computer and Mathematical 443 $71,065.00
Architecture and Engineering 150 $78,958.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 262 $64,643.00
Community and Social Service 151 $49,375.00
Legal 162 $90,313.00
Educational and Library 396 $77,584.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 172 $45,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 496 $85,417.00
Healthcare Support 181 $25,515.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $69,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 394 $28,700.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $9,188.00
Personal Care and Service 183 $9,583.00
Sales 456 $44,130.00
Office and Administrative Support 749 $47,652.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $44,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $34,643.00
Production 158 $26,293.00
Transportation and Material Moving 89 $34,205.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 95814 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 95814.

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 389 $77,250.00 309 $45,640.00
Business and Financial 245 $55,089.00 147 $62,898.00
Computer and Mathematical 270 $65,208.00 173 $73,324.00
Architecture and Engineering 127 $79,193.00 23 $75,893.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 159 $32,375.00 103 $110,625.00
Community and Social Service 14 $46,875.00 137 $55,156.00
Legal 65 $72,014.00 97 $92,266.00
Educational and Library 327 $78,066.00 69 $10,694.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 70 $72,986.00 102 $14,896.00
Healthcare Practitioners 207 $86,199.00 289 $74,519.00
Healthcare Support 98 $54,091.00 83 $14,784.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $68,125.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 273 $30,931.00 121 $25,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 30 $11,591.00 27 $8,313.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $27,115.00 143 $7,128.00
Sales 294 $72,885.00 162 $29,611.00
Office and Administrative Support 363 $53,558.00 386 $41,532.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 71 $44,861.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 124 $34,643.00 0 $0.00
Production 105 $25,043.00 53 $58,384.00
Transportation and Material Moving 89 $34,205.00 0 $0.00

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 6,777 households in 95814, with an average household size of 1.48 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 1,159 families living in the 95814 zip code with an average family size of 2.51 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 95814:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 719 142 298 5,618
Average Household Size 2.32 2.82 2.96 1.26
Total Families 719 142 298 0
Average Household Size 2.32 2.61 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 1,159 families living in 95814, 11.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 95814:

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 7,513 housing units in 95814.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,777 90.20%
Vacant 736 9.80%

81.58% of the total 7,513 housing units in 95814 are rental units. This is approximately 6,129 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 616 are occupied by the owner - or 8.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 95814 is $997.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 95814 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    1,263
  • $500 to $999
    1,819
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,267
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    938
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    508
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    211
  • $3,000 or more
    123

Property Value

The median value of a property in 95814 is $544,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 95814 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    13
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    32
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    206
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    343
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 95814. The chart below shows the number of properties in 95814 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,898
  • 1940 to 1949
    369
  • 1950 to 1959
    445
  • 1960 to 1969
    780
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,206
  • 1980 to 1989
    982
  • 1990 to 1999
    308
  • 2000 to 2009
    613
  • 2010 to 2013
    912
  • 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 95814 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,854
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,694
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,020
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    209

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 95814 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 95814 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 95814.

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
    317
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    658
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    828
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    765
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    885
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    256
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    727
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    66
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    137
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    180
  • 90 or more minutes
    82

Summary

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