Fruitridge Pocket, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Fruitridge Pocket is a small city located in California, within Sacramento County. The total population is 6,095. It ranks as the 612th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fruitridge Pocket is 36.3 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fruitridge Pocket is $62,528. This is 37% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.7%. This is 156% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.3%. This is 87% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $362,200. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 57.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fruitridge Pocket is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 33.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (19.9% vs 5.2%).

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fruitridge Pocket, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.