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Population Review

El Centro city, CA — Population & Demographics

El Centro city, CA has a population of 44,186. The median household income is $56,093 and the median age is 31.6.

44,186

Population

$56,093

Median Income

$291,100

Median Home Value

31.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White24.1%
Black or African American4.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,093

Median Household Income

$23,781

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$291,100

Median Home Value

$992

Median Rent

50.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

73.5%

High School+

15.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

78.0%

Public Transit

4.6%

Work From Home

22.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

6.3%

Foreign Born

22.9%

Non-English at Home

5.0%

Veterans

15.1%

With Disability

94.0%

Health Insurance

94.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management28.2%
Public Administration10.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.4%
Construction6.7%
Retail Trade6.3%
Agriculture & Mining6.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.3%
Manufacturing3.5%
Information3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

El Centro city, CA has a population of 44,186 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in El Centro city, CA is $56,093, with 17.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in El Centro city, CA is $291,100, with median rent at $992.

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