CITY · CA

What county is Sacramento, CA in?

Sacramento, CA is mostly in Sacramento County. County FIPS code 06067, population 1,584,288 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Sacramento, California
Primary county: Sacramento County
FIPS code: 06067
County population: 1,584,288

Some cities extend into more than one county. Sacramento is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Sacramento in?

Sacramento, CA is mostly in Sacramento County.

What is the county seat of Sacramento County?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.