Sutter County, California Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sutter County is located in California with a total population of 98,971. It is the 37th most populous county out of 58 in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sutter County is 36.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sutter County is $75,450. This is 22% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $399,400. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sutter County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.4%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.8%.