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El Granada

California · 5,467 residents · 4.911 sq mi
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El Granada is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,833. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $851,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 107% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,467
−4%since 2000
from 5,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,113 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+16%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024El Granada
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,833
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,220
+60%since 2000
from $38,832 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$851,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,763
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,147 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+24%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score40.8%(2,335)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77%(4,210)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(813)
Asian3.4%(188)
Other3.7%(204)
Diversity Score47.3%(2,585)
Diversity Score
47
+16%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Granada, California?

El Granada, California has about 5,467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Granada, California earns about $125,833 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 $851,600, and the typical rent is about $1,763 a month.

How educated are people in El Granada, California?

About 66.1% 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 2.6% 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 1,041 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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