El Cajon is a city located in San Diego County California. El Cajon has a 2024 population of 101,963. El Cajon is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 106,075 in 2020.
The average household income in El Cajon is $86,068 with a poverty rate of 18.86%. The median age in El Cajon is 35.6 years: 35.4 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cajon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,099 | 65.36% |
| Other race | 12,157 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 12,069 | 11.42% |
| Black or African American | 6,634 | 6.28% |
| Asian | 4,467 | 4.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 702 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 593 | 0.56% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,624 | 2.96 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Married | 16,570 | 3.68 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 9,652 | 1.35 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Female | 5,855 | 3.39 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 2,547 | 3.34 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
41.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,581 | 6.55% |
| Associates Degree | 6,053 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,194 | 16.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,863 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 19,915 | 28.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,069 | 8.68% |
| Some College | 17,217 | 24.63% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41,809 | 36,492 | 10,196 |
| Hispanic | 17,728 | 13,242 | 2,380 |
| Other Race | 7,586 | 5,363 | 799 |
| 2+ Races | 6,705 | 5,667 | 1,367 |
| Black | 4,195 | 3,999 | 1,343 |
| Asian | 2,989 | 2,579 | 1,360 |
| Native American | 338 | 264 | 17 |
| Islander | 247 | 201 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,362 | $64,677 | $47,008 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,634 | $97,054 | $64,221 |
| High School Graduate | $34,185 | $38,920 | $29,224 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,281 | $27,303 | $20,516 |
| Overall | $40,401 | $43,353 | $34,718 |
| Some College | $39,840 | $44,410 | $33,256 |
$40,401
Average Earnings
$43,353
Average Male
$34,718
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.02% of El Cajon residents speak only English, while 43.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57,823 | 12,159 | 21.03% |
| Hispanic | 29,391 | 4,141 | 14.09% |
| Multiple | 11,802 | 2,470 | 20.93% |
| Other | 12,008 | 2,248 | 18.72% |
| Black | 6,421 | 927 | 14.44% |
| Asian | 4,399 | 624 | 14.19% |
| Islander | 702 | 335 | 47.72% |
| Native | 593 | 57 | 9.61% |
18.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.29%
Male Poverty Rate
19.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cajon is Islander, with 47.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cajon is Native, with 9.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.17% |
| High School | 18.77% |
| Some College | 14.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.1% |
| Male Employed | 10.04% |
| Female Employed | 8.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,685 | $93,379 |
| Households | $64,128 | $86,068 |
| Married Families | $88,966 | $108,008 |
| Non Families | $44,497 | $60,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,561
Number of Veterans
5,112
Male Veterans
449
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,896 |
| Vietnam | 1,738 |
| First Gulf War | 1,331 |
| Korea | 241 |
| World War II | 49 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,474 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,225 |
| 18 to 34 | 992 |
| 75+ | 970 |
| 55 to 64 | 900 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,899 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 914 | 4.36% |
| Black | 602 | 13.32% |
| Asian | 377 | 10.21% |
| 2+ Races | 362 | 4.73% |
| Other Race | 314 | 3.5% |
| Islander | 7 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
51.95%
Born in El Cajon
71.17%
Native Born
28.83%
Foreign Born
12.41%
Non Citizen
16.42%
Naturalized
71.17% of El Cajon residents were born in the United States, with 51.95% having been born in California. 12.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 96,823 | -1,028 | -1.05% |
| 2028 | 97,851 | -1,028 | -1.04% |
| 2027 | 98,879 | -1,028 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 99,907 | -1,028 | -1.02% |
| 2025 | 100,935 | -1,028 | -1.01% |
| 2024 | 101,963 | -1,028 | -1% |
| 2023 | 102,991 | -1,051 | -1.01% |
| 2022 | 104,042 | -1,156 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 105,198 | -877 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 106,075 | 3,109 | 3.02% |
| 2019 | 102,966 | -434 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 103,400 | -355 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 103,755 | -33 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 103,788 | 401 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 103,387 | 497 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 102,890 | 601 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 102,289 | 756 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 101,533 | 837 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 100,696 | 881 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 99,815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 94,869 | 6,176 | 6.96% |
| 1990 | 88,693 | 14,801 | 20.03% |
| 1980 | 73,892 | 21,619 | 41.36% |
| 1970 | 52,273 | 14,655 | 38.96% |
| 1960 | 37,618 | 32,018 | 571.75% |
| 1950 | 5,600 | 4,129 | 280.69% |
| 1940 | 1,471 | 421 | 40.1% |
| 1930 | 1,050 | 581 | 123.88% |
| 1920 | 469 | 169 | 56.33% |
| 1900 | 300 | -96,523 | -99.69% |