Sutter County, California Demographics 2026
Sutter County, California has a population of 98,857, the 37th most populous county in California. The median household income is $79,704 and the median home value is $433,500. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Sutter County Quick Facts
How Sutter County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 98,971 | 98,857 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $75,450 | $79,704 | +5.6% |
| Median home value | $399,400 | $433,500 | +8.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Sutter County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City | 69,471 | $75,477 | 14.3% | $434,600 |
| Live Oak | 9,347 | $73,571 | 17.4% | $350,700 |
| Sutter | 2,532 | $96,173 | 6.8% | $408,500 |
| Rio Oso | 437 | $111,250 | 4.1% | $441,800 |
| Meridian | 319 | $68,333 | 14.7% | $316,700 |
| Trowbridge | 243 | $130,000 | 5.3% | $621,700 |
| Robbins | 210 | $93,375 | 0.0% | $393,800 |
| East Nicolaus | 110 | N/A | 19.1% | $450,000 |
| Nicolaus | 102 | N/A | 8.8% | $496,400 |
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Population Overview
Sutter County is located in California with a total population of 98,857. It is the 37th most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sutter County is 36.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sutter County is $79,704. This is 20% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $433,500. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
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 32.9%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.
Education
20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 80.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Sutter County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sutter County, California?
Sutter County has a population of 98,857, making it the 37th most populous county in California.
What is the median income in Sutter County?
The median household income in Sutter County is $79,704 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.
How many cities are in Sutter County, California?
Sutter County contains 9 Census-designated places.