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Escalon

California · 7,132 residents · 2.278 sq mi
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Escalon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,457. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,132
+20%since 2000
from 5,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,131 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Escalon
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,457
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,797 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,665
+40%since 2000
from $19,016 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+65%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(4,565)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(1,125)
Asian1.1%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(2,534)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(4,907)
Black0.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino27%(1,928)
Asian1.2%(86)
Other1.9%(132)
Diversity Score55.7%(3,970)
Diversity Score
56
+31%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escalon, California?

Escalon, California has about 7,132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escalon, California?

The typical household in Escalon, California earns about $65,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Escalon, California expensive?

In Escalon, California, the median home is worth about $306,900, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Escalon, California?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Escalon, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Escalon, California?

About 9.0% of people in Escalon, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Escalon, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Escalon, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,700 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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