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El Granada

California · 5,232 residents · 4.911 sq mi
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#103Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,424,700#127Highest median household incomeof 6,818$213,347#198Oldest by median ageof 6,82653.7
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El Granada is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $213,347. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,424,700. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,232
−9%since 2000
from 5,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,065 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 1,095 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+40%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024El Granada
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.2%(114)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(118)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.1%(425)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(154)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(252)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(432)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(532)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(652)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427%(1,413)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.1%(843)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(215)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$213,347
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,458
+146%since 2000
from $38,832 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+11%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,424,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
−5%since 2009
from 7.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(4,418)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(900)
Asian2.8%(163)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(4,406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(483)
Asian2.9%(154)
Other3.6%(189)
Diversity Score
35
+1%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.3%(381)
Colombian1.5%(77)
Puerto Rican0.4%(19)
Spaniard0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Japanese1%(51)
Chinese0.8%(44)
Asian Indian0.8%(44)
Filipino0.3%(15)
Ancestry
English16.7%(876)
American10.1%(527)
German9.9%(519)
Portuguese8.2%(431)
Italian8%(421)
Irish7.3%(383)
British5.9%(307)
Scottish4.3%(225)
Hungarian3.1%(163)
Greek2.9%(153)
Serbian2.4%(123)
Norwegian2.2%(114)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish2.1%(109)
French1.7%(91)
Danish1.3%(67)
Slovak1.1%(57)
Russian1%(53)
Dutch0.7%(36)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(20)
Swiss0.3%(16)
Romanian0.3%(15)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 94.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 13.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.6%(857)
Married59.1%(1,422)
Widowed3%(72)
Divorced2.2%(54)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(334)
Married59.6%(1,294)
Widowed7.2%(156)
Divorced17.8%(386)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Granada, California?

El Granada, California has about 5,232 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Granada, California?

The typical household in El Granada, California earns about $213,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Granada, California expensive?

In El Granada, California, the median home is worth about $1,424,700.

How educated are people in El Granada, California?

About 61.0% of adults age 25 and over in El Granada, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Granada, California?

About 5.4% of people in El Granada, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Granada, California grown since 1990?

Yes, El Granada, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 806 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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