El Nido is a CDP located in Merced County California. El Nido has a 2024 population of 480. El Nido is currently growing at a rate of 2.13% annually and its population has increased by 69.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 283 in 2020.
The average household income in El Nido is $99,462 with a poverty rate of 16.49%. The median age in El Nido is 28.8 years: 28.9 years for males, and 23.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Nido was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 310 | 54.96% |
| White | 175 | 31.03% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 12.77% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 160 | 3.53 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Married | 104 | 4.14 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
| Non Family | 27 | 1.22 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Female | 20 | 2.9 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 4.67 | 0 | 100 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.53
Average Household Size
37.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 10.69% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 3.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 24.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 38.97% |
| Some College | 63 | 21.72% |
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 | 200 | 56 | 3 |
| Other Race | 166 | 43 | 3 |
| White | 81 | 81 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,417 | $45,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,944 | $47,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$46,944
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
35.07% of El Nido residents speak only English, while 64.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 423 | 93 | 21.99% |
| Multiple | 72 | 47 | 65.28% |
| Other | 310 | 46 | 14.84% |
16.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.49%
Male Poverty Rate
14.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Nido is Multiple, with 65.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Nido is Other, with 14.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.17% |
| High School | 15.28% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,153 | $110,584 |
| Households | $56,250 | $99,462 |
| Married Families | $56,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $44,670 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
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
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
60.11%
Born in El Nido
62.23%
Native Born
37.77%
Foreign Born
28.55%
Non Citizen
9.22%
Naturalized
62.23% of El Nido residents were born in the United States, with 60.11% having been born in California. 28.55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 480 | 10 | 2.13% |
| 2023 | 470 | 11 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 459 | 151 | 49.03% |
| 2021 | 308 | 25 | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 283 | -55 | -16.27% |
| 2019 | 338 | 10 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 328 | -13 | -3.81% |
| 2017 | 341 | -137 | -28.66% |
| 2016 | 478 | -37 | -7.18% |
| 2015 | 515 | 103 | 25% |
| 2014 | 412 | 77 | 22.99% |
| 2013 | 335 | -45 | -11.84% |
| 2012 | 380 | 83 | 27.95% |
| 2011 | 297 | -33 | -10% |
| 2010 | 330 | 0 | 0% |