Population 2,672 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Noralto
Household size in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.95 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.43 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.18 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Noralto is a place of big households: 3.18 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.04 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.1 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.1, Noralto is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Noralto is younger than most Sacramento neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Noralto: 24.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Noralto has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Sacramento neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Noralto
Renters in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.4% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.5% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.4% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Noralto rent: 55.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in Noralto as nationally: 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Sacramento area as a whole (6.7%). Noralto has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Sacramento neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Noralto is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $855 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $909 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,092 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,574 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$719 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Noralto pays $1,574 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Sacramento area as a whole ($2,018). Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Noralto
Bachelor's degrees in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Noralto: 14.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Noralto has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Sacramento neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.6% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 56.0% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 58.8% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.6% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Noralto never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Noralto has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Sacramento neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Noralto
| Period | Noralto | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Noralto runs well above the national rate: 11.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Noralto has higher unemployment than the great majority of Sacramento neighborhoods. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Noralto compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noralto | 3.18 | 33.1 | 24.5% | 55.4% | 9.6% | 1964 | $1,574 | 14.3% | 73.6% | 11.2% |
| Old North Sacramento | 2.55 | 41.2 | 23.0% | 70.6% | 6.9% | 1955 | $1,392 | 13.1% | 72.8% | 13.7% |
| Strawberry Manor | 2.99 | 31.3 | 18.9% | 44.1% | 2.4% | 1975 | $1,549 | 4.6% | 81.8% | 6.5% |
| Gardenland | 3.47 | 34.0 | 18.8% | 46.9% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,508 | 9.3% | 70.2% | 5.9% |
| South Hagginwood | 2.85 | 33.2 | 16.7% | 47.0% | 9.0% | 1961 | $1,463 | 11.2% | 74.1% | 8.9% |
| West del Paso Heights | 3.78 | 32.5 | 17.8% | 28.7% | 2.4% | 2004 | $1,953 | 22.8% | 75.5% | 7.0% |
| River Gardens | 3.27 | 25.7 | 17.5% | 74.8% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,441 | 14.4% | 81.1% | 4.1% |
| Hagginwood | 3.11 | 33.4 | 18.7% | 48.3% | 7.8% | 1972 | $1,749 | 14.5% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Northgate Sacramento | 3.13 | 36.9 | 16.4% | 36.8% | 4.7% | 1988 | $2,227 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| Ben Ali | 2.64 | 31.4 | 29.0% | 61.8% | 10.9% | 1959 | $1,382 | 18.1% | 74.3% | 9.5% |
| Del Paso Heights | 3.38 | 30.0 | 25.8% | 65.9% | 5.3% | 1975 | $1,465 | 5.6% | 83.6% | 12.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Noralto. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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