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El Granada

California · 5,481 residents · 4.911 sq mi
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El Granada is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $191,445. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,278,500. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 143% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,481
−4%since 2000
from 5,724 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,116 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+27%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024El Granada
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$191,445
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,375
+133%since 2000
from $38,832 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,278,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,946
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,147 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(4,042)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(773)
Asian4.5%(249)
Other1.6%(89)
Diversity Score45.9%(2,513)
Diversity Score
46
+12%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Granada, California?

El Granada, California has about 5,481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Granada, California earns about $191,445 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 $1,278,500, and the typical rent is about $1,946 a month.

How educated are people in El Granada, California?

About 61.9% 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 2.2% 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 1,055 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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