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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elk Grove

California · 17,483 residents · 42.601 sq mi
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Elk Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,057. Population has fallen 71% since 2000, a loss of 42,501 residents. Median home value is $138,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,483
−71%vs 2000
vs 59,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
410 / sq mi
−71%vs 2000
vs 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K50K98K147K195K1990201020202024Elk Grove
2024179K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,057
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,661 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,403
−26%vs 2000
vs $20,916 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$138,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $150,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$650
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $800 in 2000
US average: $450
75.9%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
3.1
+27%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(32,252)
Black8.3%(4,967)
Hispanic / Latino14%(8,398)
Asian17.3%(10,392)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(45,261)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(15,762)
Black2%(356)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,633)
Asian4%(707)
Other3.8%(658)
Diversity Score38.7%(6,773)
39
−49%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elk Grove, California?

Elk Grove, California has about 17,483 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elk Grove, California?

The typical household in Elk Grove, California earns about $44,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Grove, California expensive?

In Elk Grove, California, the median home is worth about $138,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Grove, California?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Grove, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Grove, California?

About 5.4% of people in Elk Grove, 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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