El Cajon, CA Demographics
A map of El Cajon's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 56,116 | 52.8% |
Hispanic | 31,271 | 29.4% |
Black | 6,664 | 6.3% |
Multiracial | 5,799 | 5.5% |
Asian | 5,006 | 4.7% |
Native American/Other | 1,359 | 1.3% |
El Cajon, California had a population of 106,215 in 2020. It was 52.8% White, 6.3% Black, 4.7% Asian, 29.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of El Cajon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cajon is the 68th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
El Cajon's White Population
56,116 residents of El Cajon identify as White, or 52.8%. This makes the White share of the population of El Cajon larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cajon is ranked #898 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
El Cajon is more White than neighboring Bostonia (49.7% White). El Cajon is less White than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (60.5% White), Winter Gardens (60.8% White), Granite Hills (70.7% White), and Rancho San Diego (70.7% White).
El Cajon's Black Population
6,664 residents of El Cajon identify as Black, or 6.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of El Cajon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cajon is ranked #155 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
El Cajon is more Black than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (6% Black), Winter Gardens (2.3% Black), Granite Hills (1.1% Black), and Rancho San Diego (3.2% Black).
El Cajon's Asian Population
5,006 residents of El Cajon identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of El Cajon slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cajon is ranked #493 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
El Cajon is more Asian than neighboring Bostonia (3.1% Asian), Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (3.7% Asian), Winter Gardens (2.5% Asian), Granite Hills (2.5% Asian), and Rancho San Diego (4% Asian).
El Cajon's Hispanic Population
31,271 residents of El Cajon identify as Hispanic, or 29.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of El Cajon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cajon is ranked #665 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
El Cajon is more Hispanic than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (23.2% Hispanic), Winter Gardens (26.8% Hispanic), Granite Hills (19.4% Hispanic), and Rancho San Diego (16.4% Hispanic). El Cajon is less Hispanic than neighboring Bostonia (33.8% Hispanic).
El Cajon's Native American/Other Population
1,359 residents of El Cajon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of El Cajon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cajon is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
El Cajon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (1.2% Native American/Other), Granite Hills (1.1% Native American/Other), and Rancho San Diego (1% Native American/Other). El Cajon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bostonia (1.4% Native American/Other), and Winter Gardens (1.5% Native American/Other).
El Cajon's Multiracial Population
5,799 residents of El Cajon identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of El Cajon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cajon is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
El Cajon is more Multiracial than neighboring Granite Hills (5.2% Multiracial), and Rancho San Diego (4.7% Multiracial). El Cajon is less Multiracial than neighboring Bostonia (5.7% Multiracial), and Winter Gardens (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.