Explore Rancho Cordova local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Sacramento County.
At a glance: Rancho Cordova is an incorporated city in Sacramento County. Population: 87,312 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 48,036 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Rancho Cordova incorporated on July 1, 2003, becoming California's 478th city. In 2010, Rancho Cordova annexed 1.2 square miles south of Highway 50 between Sunrise Boulevard and Hazel Avenue. Rancho Cordova incorporated on July 1, 2003. Matthew Kilgore Cemetery is on Kilgore Road between Trade Center Drive and Sun Center Drive. The city acquired Matthew Kilgore Cemetery in fall 2005. Rancho Cordova has a six-mile stretch of the American River and 26 miles of bike and pedestrian trails. Rancho Cordova uses a council-manager government with district-elected council members serving four-year terms. The five-member council normally meets on the first and third Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive; holiday Monday meetings move to Tuesday.
Rancho Cordova incorporated on July 1, 2003. Matthew Kilgore Cemetery is on Kilgore Road between Trade Center Drive and Sun Center Drive. The city acquired Matthew Kilgore Cemetery in fall 2005.
Rancho Cordova has a six-mile stretch of the American River and 26 miles of bike and pedestrian trails.
Rancho Cordova uses a council-manager government with district-elected council members serving four-year terms. The five-member council normally meets on the first and third Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive; holiday Monday meetings move to Tuesday.
The Sacramento County elections office publishes registration and election information; its page is linked in the official resources below.
48,036 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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