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Overview for El Cajon, CA

106,043 people live in El Cajon, where the median age is 34.8 and the average individual income is $27,325. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

106,043

Total Population

34.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$27,325

Average individual Income

Around El Cajon, CA

There's plenty to do around El Cajon, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

63
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
54
Bikeable
Bike Score
43
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Da Kine's Hawaiian Catering, East County Vinyl, and Wellness Studio of Santee.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.52 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.61 miles 19 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.71 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.65 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.36 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.96 miles 34 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for El Cajon, CA

El Cajon has 35,003 households, with an average household size of 2.96. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in El Cajon do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 106,043 people call El Cajon home. The population density is 7,308.48 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

106,043

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.8

Median Age

49.25 / 50.75%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 13.78%

0-9 Years

10-17: 11.54%

10-17 Years

18-24: 9.17%

18-24 Years

25-64: 52.62%

25-64 Years

65-74: 7.86%

65-74 Years

75+: 5.03%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 9867 (19%)
  • High School Degree 19939 (38%)
  • Associate Degree 6346 (12%)
  • Bachelor Degree 11458 (22%)
  • Graduate Degree 4214 (8%)
35,003

Total Households

2.96

Average Household Size

$27,325

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 13,771 (39%)

Without Children: 21,232 (61%)

Marital Status

Married 32%
Single 30%
Divorced 8%
Separated 5%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 9%

White Collar: 91%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 9%
15 to 29 Minutes 16%
30 to 59 Minutes 12%
60+ Minutes 3%

Schools in El Cajon, CA

Primary Schools (25)
Middle Schools (7)
High Schools (11)
Mixed Schools (14)
The following schools are within or nearby El Cajon. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Madison Avenue Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Jamacha Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Vista Grande Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Johnson Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
0/5
Cajon Valley Home
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
W. D. Hall Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5

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