Population 4,885 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old North Sacramento
Household size in Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Old North Sacramento has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.83 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in Old North Sacramento is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Sacramento area, where the median age is 39.6. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Old North Sacramento: 23.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Old North Sacramento has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 Old North Sacramento
Renters in Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.5% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Old North Sacramento: 70.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 14.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest.
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 Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Old North Sacramento than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Sacramento area.
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 Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −10 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Old North Sacramento is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Old North Sacramento has older homes than at least four in five Sacramento neighborhoods.
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 Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $782 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $748 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $867 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,392 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$610 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Old North Sacramento runs $1,392 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 40.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast. Of Sacramento's 61 neighborhoods, only four have lower rents.
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 Old North Sacramento
Bachelor's degrees in Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Old North Sacramento: 13.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center. Old North Sacramento has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.3% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.1% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +26.6 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Old North Sacramento never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Old North Sacramento 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 Old North Sacramento
| Period | Old North Sacramento | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Old North Sacramento runs well above the national rate: 13.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of Sacramento's 61 neighborhoods, only three have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Old North Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old North Sacramento | 2.55 | 41.2 | 23.0% | 70.6% | 6.9% | 1955 | $1,392 | 13.1% | 72.8% | 13.7% |
| Noralto | 3.18 | 33.1 | 24.5% | 55.4% | 9.6% | 1964 | $1,574 | 14.3% | 73.6% | 11.2% |
| South Hagginwood | 2.85 | 33.2 | 16.7% | 47.0% | 9.0% | 1961 | $1,463 | 11.2% | 74.1% | 8.9% |
| 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% |
| West del Paso Heights | 3.78 | 32.5 | 17.8% | 28.7% | 2.4% | 2004 | $1,953 | 22.8% | 75.5% | 7.0% |
| Ben Ali | 2.64 | 31.4 | 29.0% | 61.8% | 10.9% | 1959 | $1,382 | 18.1% | 74.3% | 9.5% |
| Hagginwood | 3.11 | 33.4 | 18.7% | 48.3% | 7.8% | 1972 | $1,749 | 14.5% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| River Gardens | 3.27 | 25.7 | 17.5% | 74.8% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,441 | 14.4% | 81.1% | 4.1% |
| Del Paso Heights | 3.38 | 30.0 | 25.8% | 65.9% | 5.3% | 1975 | $1,465 | 5.6% | 83.6% | 12.1% |
| Northgate Sacramento | 3.13 | 36.9 | 16.4% | 36.8% | 4.7% | 1988 | $2,227 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 7.0% |
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 Old North Sacramento. 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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