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Sacramento, Kentucky

Sacramento, Kentucky, in McLean county, is 26 miles S of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 90 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 517.

The People and Families of Sacramento

In Sacramento, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sacramento had a median family income of $27,344.

Sacramento Housing

Sacramento has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Sacramento, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sacramento strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sacramento Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sacramento Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sacramento, KY

Comparing Sacramento to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone22
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