El Cajon, CA - Geographic Facts & Maps

El Cajon: The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the eastern part of the county. El Cajon is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Cajon Valley History Museum and the El Cajon Civic Center.

About

El Cajon is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 99,478. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 102,401 inhabitants.

The city was created 111 years ago in 1912.

The El Cajon Valley was originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay people. In the early 1800s, Mexico granted lands in the area to ranchers. Americans began settling in El Cajon in the 1850s.

El Cajon was incorporated as a city in 1912. In the first half of the 1900s, it became known as a center of agricultural production, including poultry farming and citrus groves.

Major Industries and Attractions Today

Key industries in El Cajon today include healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and technology. Major employers include Grossmont Hospital, Taylor Guitars, and Microchip Technology.

Popular attractions include the East County Performing Arts Center and the Knox Community Garden. The El Cajon Farmers' Market occurs every Tuesday. Many hiking trails weave through the city’s hillsides and canyons.

New development in downtown El Cajon aims to establish an arts and entertainment district with independent restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and outdoor events.

Demographics and Culture

About 30% of El Cajon residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. Other major groups include white, Middle Eastern, East African, and Asian populations. Popular events like the Mother Goose Parade reflect the city’s diversity.

There is a strong arts community in El Cajon. Public art, live music, community theaters, and galleries bring people together.

El Cajon Today

El Cajon continues to evolve as a family-friendly community with quality schools, parks, and recreation. Public transportation connects the city to employment centers in San Diego.

As a more affordable alternative to coastal cities, El Cajon attracts new residents and businesses looking for an accepting community with small-town charm.

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Quick Facts about El Cajon

Population :	102,401 (2020)
Country :	United States of America
State :	California (United States)
County :	San Diego County
Postal code :	92019–92022, 92090
Phone Area Codes :	619
Water as percent of area :	0%
Land as percent of area :	100%
Altitude :	1,421 feet / 433 meters
Establishment :	November 11, 1912 (111 years ago)
Time Zone :	UTC−08:00
Local time :	11:19:14 (29th November 2023)
Population growth :	2.85% (2010-2020)
Weather :	46℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather

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Geography

El Cajon is located at 32°47'41"N 116°57'45"W (32.7947700, -116.9625300).

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Weather

El Cajon forecast: Patchy fog after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 0 to 5 mph. more

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Demographics

The population of El Cajon increased by 2.85% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	99,478	-	census
2011	100,795	1.31%	estimation process
2012	101,537	0.73%	estimation process
2013	102,303	0.75%	estimation process
2014	102,789	0.47%	estimation process
2015	103,230	0.43%	estimation process
2016	103,527	0.29%	estimation process
2017	103,468	-0.06%	estimation process
2018	103,041	-0.41%	estimation process
2019	102,708	-0.32%	estimation process
2020	102,401	-0.3%	estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	6,330
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	5,979
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	5.9%
April 1, 2020 Population :	6,796
April 1, 2010 Population :	5,979
People under 5 years old, percentage :	4.8%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	25.1%
People over 65 (%) :	25.6%
Female persons, % :	52.1%
White only, percent :	84.2%
Black or African American alone, percent :	3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.8%
Asians alone % :	8.2%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	2.9%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	1.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	83.1%
2015-2019 Veterans :	262
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	14.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	98.4%

El Cajon zip code is 92019. County name: San Diego, County fips: 06073

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	98.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$440,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$3,120
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$1,210
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$1,737
2015-2019 Households :	2,228
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.66
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	92.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	15.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	98.7%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	96.5%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	98.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	77.9%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	2.8%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	0.7%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	62.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	53.7%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	4,552
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	58,078
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$9,616
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	22.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$190,682
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$100,152
Percentage of people living in poverty :	4.5%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	998
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	613
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	235
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	79
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	881
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	100
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	854
2010 population per square mile :	847.0
2010 land area in square miles :	7.06

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