Sacramento, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 317, Sacramento's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sacramento is a small community located in Kentucky, within McLean County. The total population is 317. It ranks as the 417th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sacramento is 37.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sacramento is $34,107. This is 46% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.8%. This is 104% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. 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 12.4%. This is 155% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $75,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Sacramento is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sacramento has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

10.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sacramento, Kentucky 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 Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.