El Cajon, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Diego County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
104,909
Population
7,230/sq mi density
$66,478
Median Income
$29,968 per capita
$632,800
Home Value
$817,309 Zillow
$1,790
Median Rent
41.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
435
Violent Crime/100K
1,537 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$66,478 median income, 9.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$632,800 home value, $1,790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
104,909
Census 2023
Population Density
7,230
per square mile
Land Area
14.4
square miles (37.4 km²)
Median Age
35.5 yrs
9% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 29.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
60.8%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
29.1%
Asian
4.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 55.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 44% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
55.8%
Spanish
44%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
28.7%
Veterans
6.4%
7% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.9%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.5%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.5%
24% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 104,909 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,230 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.1% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
Language
| English Only | 55.8% |
| Spanish | 44.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 28.7% |
| Veterans | 6.4% |
| Disability | 14.9% |
| Health Insurance | 93.5% |
| Uninsured | 6.5% |
| Broadband Access | 93.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |