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El Macero

California · 796 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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El Macero is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $227,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2023, a loss of 249 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,296,900. With a median age of 64.3, 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 64.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

796
−24%since 2023
from 1,045 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,356 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 1,780 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
64.3
+22%since 2023
from 52.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7688529351K1K20202024El Macero
2024796
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$227,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $219,821 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$143,083
+16%since 2023
from $122,951 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.422
−6%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,296,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,307,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
94.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
5.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.7
−4%since 2023
from 5.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(159)
Asian6.5%(68)
Other3.9%(41)
Diversity Score52.3%(546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(712)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(22)
Asian5.5%(44)
Other2.3%(18)
Diversity Score24.4%(195)
24
−53%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

80.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
45.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.2 min
+9%since 2023
from 30.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
22.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
64.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
48.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Macero, California?

El Macero, California has about 796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Macero, California earns about $227,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Macero, California expensive?

In El Macero, California, the median home is worth about $1,296,900.

How educated are people in El Macero, California?

About 80.4% of adults age 25 and over in El Macero, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Macero, California?

About 0.9% of people in El Macero, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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