Population 22,548 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Natomas
Household size in South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.81 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.82 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in South Natomas average 2.73 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in the Sacramento area overall, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.66, even as the national average fell.
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 South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 36.7 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.8 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.9 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
South Natomas is young: half of its residents are under 35.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.5, mirroring the country.
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 South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 12.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in South Natomas (12.7%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Natomas
Renters in South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.3% | 37.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.9% | 40.4% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.0% | 39.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.4% | 37.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in South Natomas than nationally: 49.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than one in five owners (22.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in South Natomas: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Sacramento area. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1980 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1981 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in South Natomas are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,077 | $1,254 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,381 | $1,488 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,049 | $2,018 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$999 | +$818 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Natomas costs $2,049 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $999 a month from 2006–10, a 95% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 South Natomas
Bachelor's degrees in South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 30.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 30.6% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 37.4% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +7.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in South Natomas than nationally: 29.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 89.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 89.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in South Natomas have finished high school as nationally: 89.4%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 South Natomas
| Period | South Natomas | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 9.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Natomas is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Sacramento area as a whole (6.2%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
South Natomas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Natomas | 2.73 | 35.8 | 12.7% | 49.4% | 7.7% | 1986 | $2,049 | 29.1% | 89.4% | 5.2% |
| Northgate Sacramento | 3.13 | 36.9 | 16.4% | 36.8% | 4.7% | 1988 | $2,227 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| River Gardens | 3.27 | 25.7 | 17.5% | 74.8% | 14.7% | 1994 | $1,441 | 14.4% | 81.1% | 4.1% |
| Gateway Center | 1.78 | 31.6 | 5.5% | 85.7% | 14.9% | 2007 | $2,492 | 62.3% | 99.1% | 1.2% |
| Natomas Crossing | 2.84 | 36.5 | 3.4% | 53.1% | 10.1% | 2012 | $1,651 | 57.5% | 93.4% | 1.8% |
| Gardenland | 3.47 | 34.0 | 18.8% | 46.9% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,508 | 9.3% | 70.2% | 5.9% |
| Gateway West | 3.25 | 37.1 | 8.9% | 32.5% | 6.7% | 2001 | $2,031 | 36.1% | 89.8% | 4.2% |
| Strawberry Manor | 2.99 | 31.3 | 18.9% | 44.1% | 2.4% | 1975 | $1,549 | 4.6% | 81.8% | 6.5% |
| Village 5 | 2.96 | 31.9 | 24.8% | 69.7% | 10.0% | 2011 | $1,389 | 55.1% | 94.7% | 7.5% |
| Noralto | 3.18 | 33.1 | 24.5% | 55.4% | 9.6% | 1964 | $1,574 | 14.3% | 73.6% | 11.2% |
| Bryte | 3.37 | 35.8 | 9.6% | 47.6% | 10.9% | 1967 | $1,896 | 15.8% | 81.2% | 7.6% |
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 South Natomas. 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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