Households and marital status in Sacramento County
The American Community Survey (2019-2023) estimates Sacramento County had 568,223 households, with 45.9% of them married-couple households. The same survey estimates that 8.8% of men and 12.7% of women aged 15 and older in Sacramento County were divorced. These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates.
Population in Sacramento and Sacramento County
Census Bureau estimates put Sacramento's population at 535,798 on July 1, 2024, up from 524,908 at the April 2020 census base, a 2.1% change. Sacramento County's estimated population was 1,611,231 on July 1, 2024, up from 1,585,030 at the April 2020 census base, a 1.7% change. The Census Bureau also estimates 360,309 of Sacramento County's residents were under 18 on July 1, 2024.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county population estimates by age, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Family Law Cases in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County handles thousands of family law cases annually through its dedicated Family Court Services division. As California's capital city with over 500,000 residents, Sacramento sees a high volume of divorce, child custody, spousal support, and domestic relations cases. The region's diverse population and mix of state employees, private sector workers, and military families from nearby bases creates unique considerations for property division and custody arrangements. Local attorneys understand Sacramento's specific court calendars, mediation requirements, and the preferences of local family law judges.
Common Family Law Matters in Sacramento
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, support, and other sensitive matters involving family relationships and domestic issues.
Why Hire a Local Family Law Attorney in Sacramento?
Local counsel familiar with Sacramento's Family Court Services can better navigate mandatory mediation requirements and knows which judges prefer collaborative approaches versus litigation in custody disputes.
California Family Law Laws & Deadlines
California Family Code governs divorce, child custody, support, and property division matters, with a six-month mandatory waiting period for divorce finalization. See our California family law page for more.
What to Know About Family Law in Sacramento
Family Law Attorneys Serving Sacramento & Suburbs
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