El Centro Metro
El Centro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,870. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $93,800. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
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How many people live in El Centro, CA?
El Centro, CA has about 142,361 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in El Centro, CA?
The typical household in El Centro, CA earns about $31,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is El Centro, CA expensive?
In El Centro, CA, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.
How educated are people in El Centro, CA?
About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in El Centro, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in El Centro, CA?
About 22.6% of people in El Centro, CA live below the federal poverty line.
Has El Centro, CA grown since 1990?
Yes, El Centro, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,058 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024