Doing business
Talent
Greater Sacramento’s talent pool is growing, diverse and educated. The region’s educational attainment is strong thanks to its access to world-class education systems.
#3
destination for Bay Area tech workers
220K+
shared workforce with the Bay Area
43%
more life scientists than the average U.S. city
Sources: US Census, On the Map 2022, 2023 Metro Rankings Report, JobsEQ, 2024Q2
Demographics
2,600,000
Total population size
Growing
Greater Sacramento’s population is growing faster than the U.S., California and San Francisco.
Sources: US Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
38.1%
of Greater Sacramento’s population has a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Source: Source: US Census, 2023 ACS 1-Year Summary
1.2 million
in regional employment
Source: JobsEQ 2024Q2; BLS, Total Non-Farm Payroll Employment December 2024
4.8%
employment growth from 2023-2024, the #7 highest growth rate in the U.S.
Source: JobsEQ 2024Q2; BLS, Total Non-Farm Payroll Employment December 2024
Regional race/ethnicity breakdown
Source: JobsEQ 2024Q2
Education
World-class universities and STEM talent
711,300+
college students within 100 miles
Community college & university students within 100 miles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, 2024
An integrated network of universities and community colleges:
Percent of bachelor’s degree in STEM
Source: JobsEQ 2024Q2
Digital Upskill Sacramento
The Greater Sacramento Urban League and GSEC partnered to digitally upskill workers who had been displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic in some of Sacramento’s most impacted communities. More than 5,000 people applied for the 40 available spots. The program was transformational for its participants and also created a new model in the region for workforce training for high-wage jobs.
Business services
Looking to relocate, expand or retain your business in the region? We’re here to help.
Learn More
