The Sutter Creek population grew 7.9% from 2000 to 2013. The growth rate was greater than the national average of 74.5%, and the growth rate continued in 2005. Between 2000 and 2005, the city issued 108 residential construction permits. From 2005 to 2012, the city issued only one permit. Between January and July of this year, Sutter Creek saw no growth in population. The median home price in Sutter Creek City was $360,000.
The population of Sutter Creek City, California is diverse and ethnically diverse. The majority of residents are of English ancestry, with 21.3% of residents identifying as such. Other ethnic groups in Sutter Creek are German, Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Italian. Those with non-English ancestry make up 7.7% of the population. For those with a non-English background, the population of Sutter Creek is not too different.
The population of Sutter Creek City is around 2,000. Sutter Creek is in California's 4th congressional district. The local elected officials are Tom McClintock and Andreas Borgeas. Both Republicans represent the city. Residents of Sutter Creek can vote for one of these two candidates. The county consistently votes Republican, but is home to famous residents like John Vukovich and Leland Stanford. Amador High School has less than 1000 students. It competes in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section and the Mother Lode League.
The number of renter-occupied housing units in Sutter Creek City is below the state average. The number of renter-occupied units in Sutter Creek City increased by 2% between 2004 and 2005. The city has 542 rental units and four hundred and sixteen owner-occupied homes. Sutter Creek had seven evictions in 2005, and it is a neighborhood where a minority of residents live.