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Mather, Sacramento County, California

Coordinates: 38°31′54″N 121°17′02″W / 38.53167°N 121.28389°W / 38.53167; -121.28389
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Mather
Mather is located in California
Mather
Mather
Position in California.
Coordinates: 38°31′54″N 121°17′02″W / 38.53167°N 121.28389°W / 38.53167; -121.28389
Country United States
State California
CountySacramento
Area
 • Total
10.050 sq mi (26.029 km2)
 • Land10.025 sq mi (25.965 km2)
 • Water0.025 sq mi (0.065 km2)  0.25%
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,698
 • Density470/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID2583073
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mather, Sacramento County, California

Mather (/ˈm.θər/ MAY-ther) is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California.[2] Mather sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 m).[2] The 2020 United States census reported Mather's population was 4,698. It is the site of the former Mather Air Force Base, closed by the federal government in 1993.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 10.0 square miles (26.0 km2), 99.75% of it land and 0.25% of it water.

Climate

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The climate of Mather is Mediterranean, characterized by hot, dry summers, at times exceeding 100 °F or 37.8 °C, and mild, rainy winters, with lows at night falling below freezing at times.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20104,451
20204,6985.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
2010[4]

Mather first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.[4]

The 2020 United States census reported that Mather had a population of 4,698. The population density was 468.6 inhabitants per square mile (180.9/km2). The racial makeup of Mather was 52.3% White, 8.0% African American, 1.3% Native American, 15.3% Asian, 1.0% Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 15.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.9% of the population.[5]

The whole population lived in households. There were 1,528 households, out of which 43.5% included children under the age of 18, 59.2% were married-couple households, 8.0% were cohabiting couple households, 20.2% had a female householder with no partner present, and 12.6% had a male householder with no partner present. 15.7% of households were one person, and 4.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.07.[5] There were 1,175 families (76.9% of all households).[6]

The age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% aged 18 to 24, 28.5% aged 25 to 44, 26.2% aged 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males.[5]

There were 1,558 housing units at an average density of 155.4 units per square mile (60.0 units/km2), of which 1,528 (98.1%) were occupied. Of these, 74.0% were owner-occupied, and 26.0% were occupied by renters.[5]

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $140,941, and the per capita income was $48,729. About 2.6% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mather, Sacramento County, California
  3. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ^ a b "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ a b c d "Mather CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  6. ^ "Mather CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
  7. ^ "Mather CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 28, 2025.