El Cajon
El Cajon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,566. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $178,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $178,600, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
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How many people live in El Cajon, California?
El Cajon, California has about 94,869 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in El Cajon, California?
The typical household in El Cajon, California earns about $35,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is El Cajon, California expensive?
In El Cajon, California, the median home is worth about $178,600, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.
How educated are people in El Cajon, California?
About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in El Cajon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in El Cajon, California?
About 16.7% of people in El Cajon, California live below the federal poverty line.
Has El Cajon, California grown since 1990?
Yes, El Cajon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,176 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024