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Population Review

El Cajon city, CA — Population & Demographics

El Cajon city, CA has a population of 104,909. The median household income is $66,478 and the median age is 35.5.

104,909

Population

$66,478

Median Income

$632,800

Median Home Value

35.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White60.8%
Black or African American6.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.7%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$66,478

Median Household Income

$29,968

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$632,800

Median Home Value

$1,790

Median Rent

41.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.4%

High School+

22.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.6%

Drive Alone

10.2%

Work From Home

24.7 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

El Cajon city, CA has a population of 104,909 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in El Cajon city, CA is $66,478, with 16.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in El Cajon city, CA is $632,800, with median rent at $1,790.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.