Sutter, CA Demographics

A map of Sutter's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,795	2,188	70.9%	73.0%
Hispanic	568	498	22.4%	16.6%
Multiracial	119	219	4.7%	7.3%
Native American/Other	42	58	1.7%	1.9%
Asian	8	28	0.3%	0.9%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.2%

Sutter, California has an estimated population of 2,532, a large decrease from the 2,997 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% White, 22.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sutter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sutter has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sutter, that probability was 43.4% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sutter is ranked the 847th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sutter was ranked the 806th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sutter's White Population

1,795 residents of Sutter, or 70.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sutter is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sutter ranks 476th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutter's White population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Sutter's population has decreased from 73.0% to 70.9%.

Sutter is more White than neighboring Yuba City (37.2% White), Live Oak (28.9% White), Meridian (68% White), Marysville (54.2% White), and Grimes (30% White).

Sutter's Black Population

0 residents of Sutter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sutter is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sutter ranks 1284th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutter's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sutter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sutter is less Black than neighboring Yuba City (1.9% Black), Live Oak (1.9% Black), Meridian (3.1% Black), and Marysville (2.8% Black).

Sutter's Asian Population

8 residents of Sutter, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sutter is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sutter ranks 1163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutter's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Sutter's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Sutter is more Asian than neighboring Meridian (0% Asian), and Grimes (0% Asian). Sutter is less Asian than neighboring Yuba City (20.2% Asian), Live Oak (20.7% Asian), and Marysville (7.4% Asian).

Sutter's Hispanic Population

568 residents of Sutter, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sutter is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sutter ranks 981st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Sutter's population has increased from 16.6% to 22.4%.

Sutter is more Hispanic than neighboring Meridian (12.9% Hispanic). Sutter is less Hispanic than neighboring Yuba City (33.3% Hispanic), Live Oak (41.7% Hispanic), Marysville (26.3% Hispanic), and Grimes (42.1% Hispanic).

Sutter's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Sutter, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sutter is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sutter ranks 430th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutter's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sutter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Sutter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grimes (0% Native American/Other). Sutter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yuba City (2.2% Native American/Other), Live Oak (2.9% Native American/Other), Meridian (13.5% Native American/Other), and Marysville (1.8% Native American/Other).

Sutter's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Sutter, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sutter is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sutter ranks 220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutter's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sutter's population has decreased from 7.3% to 4.7%.

Sutter is more Multiracial than neighboring Live Oak (3.9% Multiracial), and Meridian (2.5% Multiracial). Sutter is less Multiracial than neighboring Yuba City (5.2% Multiracial), Marysville (7.5% Multiracial), and Grimes (27.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.