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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elkhorn

California · 1,587 residents · 4.803 sq mi
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Elkhorn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $229,500. Households here earn about 25% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,587
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,591 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
330 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.2
−16%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,773
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,370 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,249
−31%vs 2000
vs $24,999 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $338,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $996 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.5% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+6%vs 2000
vs 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,015)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino27.9%(444)
Asian3.8%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(950)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,213)
Black2.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(351)
Asian9.9%(157)
Other11.4%(181)
Diversity Score70%(1,111)
Diversity Score
70
+17%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.1%
+5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhorn, California?

Elkhorn, California has about 1,587 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elkhorn, California?

The typical household in Elkhorn, California earns about $44,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhorn, California expensive?

In Elkhorn, California, the median home is worth about $229,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn, California?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhorn, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhorn, California?

About 7.1% of people in Elkhorn, 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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