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Elk Grove

California · 176,124 residents · 42.601 sq mi
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Elk Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,776. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 116,140 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $437,100. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176,124
+194%since 2000
from 59,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,134 / sq mi
+194%since 2000
from 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+20%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K50K98K147K195K1990201020202024Elk Grove
2024179K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,776
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,661 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,252
+78%since 2000
from $20,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,100
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,734
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $800 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+73%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(51,218)
Black9.7%(17,149)
Hispanic / Latino19%(33,392)
Asian33%(58,036)
Other8.6%(15,064)
Diversity Score93.8%(165,234)
Diversity Score
94
+24%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Grove, California?

Elk Grove, California has about 176,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk Grove, California earns about $101,776 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 $437,100, and the typical rent is about $1,734 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Grove, California?

About 36.7% 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 8.0% of people in Elk Grove, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Grove, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Grove, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158,641 residents, a change of about 907 percent over that period.

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