Elk Grove, CA Demographics

A map of Elk Grove's Population by Race

Elk Grove, California had a population of 176,124 in 2020. It was 29.1% White, 9.7% Black, 33.0% Asian, 19.0% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 6.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elk Grove, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Elk Grove is the 26th 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).

Elk Grove's White Population

51,218 residents of Elk Grove identify as White, or 29.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Elk Grove slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Elk Grove is ranked #1189 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elk Grove is more White than neighboring Florin (15.4% White), Vineyard (23% White), Parkway (15.4% White), and Lemon Hill (14.4% White). Elk Grove is less White than neighboring Franklin (50.9% White).

Elk Grove's Black Population

17,149 residents of Elk Grove identify as Black, or 9.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elk Grove roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Elk Grove is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elk Grove is more Black than neighboring Franklin (1.8% Black). Elk Grove is less Black than neighboring Florin (13% Black), Parkway (15.8% Black), and Lemon Hill (9.8% Black).

Elk Grove's Asian Population

58,036 residents of Elk Grove identify as Asian, or 33.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elk Grove larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Elk Grove is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elk Grove is more Asian than neighboring Franklin (8.4% Asian), Parkway (18.4% Asian), and Lemon Hill (20.1% Asian). Elk Grove is less Asian than neighboring Florin (34.4% Asian), and Vineyard (39.4% Asian).

Elk Grove's Hispanic Population

33,392 residents of Elk Grove identify as Hispanic, or 19.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elk Grove considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Elk Grove is ranked #897 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elk Grove is less Hispanic than neighboring Florin (28.7% Hispanic), Vineyard (19.2% Hispanic), Franklin (28.7% Hispanic), Parkway (43.9% Hispanic), and Lemon Hill (46.4% Hispanic).

Elk Grove's Native American/Other Population

4,108 residents of Elk Grove identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elk Grove 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, Elk Grove is ranked #324 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elk Grove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florin (3.5% Native American/Other), Vineyard (2.6% Native American/Other), Franklin (2.4% Native American/Other), Parkway (2.7% Native American/Other), and Lemon Hill (5.4% Native American/Other).

Elk Grove's Multiracial Population

12,221 residents of Elk Grove identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elk Grove roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Elk Grove is ranked #279 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elk Grove is more Multiracial than neighboring Florin (5.1% Multiracial), Vineyard (6.1% Multiracial), Parkway (3.8% Multiracial), and Lemon Hill (3.8% Multiracial). Elk Grove is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (7.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.