Demographics in El Cajon, CA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is El Cajon?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

104,909

Male

51,515

49.1%

Female

53,394

50.9%

Median Age

35.5

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

60.8%

Black

6.5%

Hispanic

29.1%

Asian

4.8%

Two or More

15.0%

Other

11.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.6%

High School or Higher

33.5%

Foreign Born

28.7%

Veterans

4.7%

Married

36.2%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

El Cajon, CA has a population of 104,909 with a median age of 35.5. The racial makeup is 60.8% White, 29.1% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 4.8% Asian. About 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 28.7%.