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Escalon

California · 7,472 residents · 2.278 sq mi
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Escalon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,844. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $400,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,472
+25%since 2000
from 5,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.2
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Escalon
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(450)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(519)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(532)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(513)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(425)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.8%(956)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(958)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(851)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(1,008)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(748)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(353)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(159)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,844
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,797 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,711
+135%since 2000
from $19,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,400
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,641
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+17%since 2009
from 5.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Escalon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(4,565)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(1,125)
Asian1.1%(64)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(4,490)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(2,330)
Asian1.7%(129)
Other7.7%(574)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.6%(1,102)
Spaniard0.9%(70)
Puerto Rican0.6%(42)
Salvadoran0.4%(28)
Colombian0.4%(27)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(58)
Japanese0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.4%(30)
Ancestry
Irish17.3%(1,309)
Portuguese12.8%(970)
Italian11.7%(884)
American10.9%(820)
German9.5%(714)
English4.6%(348)
Scottish4.2%(317)
Swiss4.1%(313)
Swedish3.4%(254)
Greek2.8%(208)
Dutch1.4%(109)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1%(77)
French0.9%(67)
Norwegian0.7%(56)
British0.7%(50)
Lebanese0.6%(49)
Lithuanian0.5%(41)
Danish0.4%(32)
Austrian0.4%(27)
Czech0.3%(21)
Hungarian0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.7%(696)
Married64.9%(1,689)
Widowed1.4%(36)
Divorced7%(182)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(673)
Married51.6%(1,672)
Widowed18%(582)
Divorced9.7%(313)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escalon, California?

Escalon, California has about 7,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Escalon, California?

The typical household in Escalon, California earns about $64,844 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 $400,400, and the typical rent is about $1,641 a month.

How educated are people in Escalon, California?

About 13.8% 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 9.6% 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 3,040 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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