West Sacramento, CA Demographics

A map of West Sacramento's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,958	22,143	40.0%	41.1%
Hispanic	18,259	17,260	33.2%	32.0%
Asian	7,164	7,139	13.0%	13.2%
Multiracial	4,057	3,608	7.4%	6.7%
Black	2,542	2,503	4.6%	4.6%
Native American/Other	947	1,262	1.7%	2.3%

West Sacramento, California has an estimated population of 54,927, a slight increase from the 53,915 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.0% White, 33.2% Hispanic, 13.0% Asian, 7.4% Multiracial, 4.6% Black, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Sacramento, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Sacramento is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 West Sacramento, that probability was 70.4% in 2020 and 70.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Sacramento is ranked the 170th 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). West Sacramento was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Sacramento's White Population

21,958 residents of West Sacramento, or 40.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Sacramento is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Sacramento ranks 1055th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sacramento's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West Sacramento's population has decreased from 41.1% to 40.0%.

West Sacramento is more White than neighboring Sacramento (29.3% White), Fruitridge Pocket (14.1% White), Lemon Hill (11.9% White), Freeport (0% White), and Parkway (11.4% White).

West Sacramento's Black Population

2,542 residents of West Sacramento, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Sacramento is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Sacramento ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sacramento's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Black residents' share of West Sacramento's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

West Sacramento is more Black than neighboring Freeport (0% Black). West Sacramento is less Black than neighboring Sacramento (11.8% Black), Fruitridge Pocket (19.9% Black), Lemon Hill (13.6% Black), and Parkway (14.8% Black).

West Sacramento's Asian Population

7,164 residents of West Sacramento, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Sacramento is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Sacramento ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sacramento's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of West Sacramento's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.0%.

West Sacramento is more Asian than neighboring Freeport (0% Asian). West Sacramento is less Asian than neighboring Sacramento (20.1% Asian), Fruitridge Pocket (15.9% Asian), Lemon Hill (23.1% Asian), and Parkway (22.4% Asian).

West Sacramento's Hispanic Population

18,259 residents of West Sacramento, or 33.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Sacramento is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Sacramento ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sacramento's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Sacramento's population has increased from 32.0% to 33.2%.

West Sacramento is more Hispanic than neighboring Sacramento (29.4% Hispanic), and Freeport (0% Hispanic). West Sacramento is less Hispanic than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (44.6% Hispanic), Lemon Hill (43.7% Hispanic), and Parkway (46.2% Hispanic).

West Sacramento's Native American/Other Population

947 residents of West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Sacramento ranks 328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sacramento's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Sacramento's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.7%.

West Sacramento is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fruitridge Pocket (1.2% Native American/Other), and Freeport (0% Native American/Other). West Sacramento is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sacramento (2.5% Native American/Other), Lemon Hill (3.9% Native American/Other), and Parkway (1.8% Native American/Other).

West Sacramento's Multiracial Population

4,057 residents of West Sacramento, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Sacramento is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Sacramento ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Sacramento's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Sacramento's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.4%.

West Sacramento is more Multiracial than neighboring Sacramento (6.9% Multiracial), Fruitridge Pocket (4.3% Multiracial), Lemon Hill (3.8% Multiracial), Freeport (0% Multiracial), and Parkway (3.3% 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.