Calexico is a city located in Imperial County California. Calexico has a 2024 population of 38,104. Calexico is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,582 in 2020.
The average household income in Calexico is $71,093 with a poverty rate of 22.64%. The median age in Calexico is 32.8 years: 30.2 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calexico was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,073 | 41.64% |
| Other race | 13,539 | 35.08% |
| Two or more races | 8,101 | 20.99% |
| Asian | 585 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 250 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,400 | 4.1 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 4,470 | 4.96 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Female | 2,215 | 5.11 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Non Family | 2,185 | 1.25 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 530 | 4.28 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
4.83
Average Family Size
4.1
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,671 | 15.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,678 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,834 | 16.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 986 | 4.15% |
| High School Graduate | 4,577 | 19.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,740 | 19.95% |
| Some College | 4,276 | 18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,111 | 14,839 | 4,641 |
| Other Race | 8,813 | 5,344 | 1,580 |
| 2+ Races | 5,141 | 3,545 | 987 |
| Asian | 407 | 300 | 174 |
| White | 222 | 195 | 47 |
| Native American | 173 | 108 | 10 |
| Black | 45 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,612 | $52,692 | $33,078 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,500 | $86,116 | $70,417 |
| High School Graduate | $25,859 | $39,228 | $16,490 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,164 | $29,454 | $16,039 |
| Overall | $28,548 | $37,109 | $21,678 |
| Some College | $30,962 | $36,380 | $26,949 |
$28,548
Average Earnings
$37,109
Average Male
$21,678
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
5.84% of Calexico residents speak only English, while 94.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 93.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37,611 | 8,449 | 22.46% |
| Other | 13,486 | 3,304 | 24.5% |
| Multiple | 8,041 | 1,425 | 17.72% |
| Asian | 585 | 189 | 32.31% |
| Native | 250 | 49 | 19.6% |
| White | 294 | 37 | 12.59% |
| Black | 51 | 31 | 60.78% |
22.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.14%
Male Poverty Rate
24.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calexico is Black, with 60.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calexico is White, with 12.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.68% |
| Some College | 14.81% |
| High School | 13.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.65% |
| Female Employed | 10.53% |
| Male Employed | 5.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,907 | $79,978 |
| Households | $51,667 | $71,093 |
| Married Families | $88,304 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,734 | $34,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
407
Number of Veterans
377
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 170 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 75+ | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 358 | 1.34% |
| White | 267 | 2.52% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 19 | 10.98% |
| Black | 9 | 17.65% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
18.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.92%
Born in Calexico
56.45%
Native Born
43.55%
Foreign Born
20.11%
Non Citizen
23.43%
Naturalized
56.45% of Calexico residents were born in the United States, with 51.92% having been born in California. 20.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 37,507 | -120 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 37,627 | -119 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 37,746 | -119 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 37,865 | -120 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 37,985 | -119 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 38,104 | -120 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 38,224 | -87 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 38,311 | -245 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 38,556 | -26 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 38,582 | -1,163 | -2.93% |
| 2019 | 39,745 | -194 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 39,939 | -57 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 39,996 | 21 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 39,975 | 136 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 39,839 | 35 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 39,804 | 246 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 39,558 | 252 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 39,306 | 293 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 39,013 | 353 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 38,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,109 | 8,476 | 45.49% |
| 1990 | 18,633 | 4,221 | 29.29% |
| 1980 | 14,412 | 3,787 | 35.64% |
| 1970 | 10,625 | 2,633 | 32.95% |
| 1960 | 7,992 | 1,559 | 24.23% |
| 1950 | 6,433 | 1,018 | 18.8% |
| 1940 | 5,415 | -884 | -14.03% |
| 1930 | 6,299 | 76 | 1.22% |
| 1920 | 6,223 | 5,426 | 680.8% |
| 1910 | 797 | -36,710 | -97.88% |