Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove: The third most populous city in Sacramento County, California. It is located in the southern part of the county. Elk Grove is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Elk Grove Historical Museum and the Elk Grove Sports Complex.
About
Elk Grove is a city located in the county of Sacramento in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 153,015. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 177,302 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Elk Grove is a city located just south of Sacramento in Sacramento County, California. The city has a population of around 175,000 residents, making it one of the larger suburbs in the Sacramento metropolitan area.
Founding of Elk Grove
The area where Elk Grove now sits was originally home to the Miwok Indians. The first European settlers came to the area in the 1840s when John Sutter established his ranch in nearby Sacramento. Elk Grove itself was founded in 1850 when a hotel called the Elk Grove House opened to serve travelers heading to Sacramento and the gold mines in the foothills.
Over the next few decades, Elk Grove remained a small rural farming community. Things started to change in the 1960s and 70s when the suburb started growing rapidly.
Recent Growth
In 2000, Elk Grove was incorporated as a city. Since then, it has grown tremendously due to urban sprawl and has transformed into a major suburb.
Some key facts about Elk Grove's recent growth:
- Between 2000 and 2018, the population of Elk Grove grew by over 90%.
- The city encompasses over 42 square miles of land area.
- Elk Grove contains a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and industrial parks.
- In 2013, Elk Grove was named the fastest growing city in the country.
Things to Do in Elk Grove
Some of the top attractions and things to do in Elk Grove include:
- The Elk Grove Historic District - This area contains Old Town with historic buildings, antique shops, and restaurants.
- Elk Grove Regional Park - A large regional park with fishing lakes, trails, and a golf course.
- Hargrove House Museum - Built in 1899, this historic home turned museum depicts what life was like for early settlers.
- Elk Grove Aquatics Center - Contains indoor and outdoor pools, water slides, and spas.
- Shopping & Dining - Elk Grove has many major shopping centers and national restaurant chains.
So in summary, Elk Grove has transformed from a small rural town into a large suburban city over the past few decades. It's a growing community with a historic downtown and plenty of attractions and amenities for visitors and residents.
Quick Facts about Elk Grove
| Population : | 177,302 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Sacramento County |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.12% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.88% |
| Altitude : | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 03:28:38 (20th June 2025) |
| Postal code : | 95624 |
| Population growth : | 13.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elk Grove is located at 38°24'32"N 121°22'18"W (38.4088000, -121.3716200).
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Official website of Elk Grove
Demographics
The population of Elk Grove increased by 13.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 153,015 | - | census |
| 2011 | 155,615 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 158,083 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 160,251 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 162,701 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 165,997 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 169,156 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 171,425 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 172,603 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 174,775 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 177,302 | 1.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,431 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,408 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 29,560 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,319 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.4% |
| White only, percent : | 37.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 56.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 36.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,005 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,164 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $539 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,120 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,107 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 146,160 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 154,845 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 220,714 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,458 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,584 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,585 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,710 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,305 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,243 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,516 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,119 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 223 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,413 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,677.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.16 |
Where to Stay in Elk Grove
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Sacramento-Elk Grove Laguna I-5
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2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elk Grove Central - Hwy 99, an IHG Hotel
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3 Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove
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4 Extended Stay America - Sacramento - Elk Grove
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5 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sacramento Elk Grove
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Other Places in Elk Grove
1 City of Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center
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2 Laguna Town Hall
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3 Elk Grove Building Inspection
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4 Elk Grove City Hall
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5 Elk Grove Planning Department
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6 Elk Grove Business License
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7 Usda Service Center
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People born in Elk Grove (22)
People born in Elk Grove, including football player Akiem Hicks, novelist Allison Brennan, Player of GRIDIRON football Brandyn Thompson, .
List
- Casey Weathers (baseball player) he was born in 10/06/1985
- Isaiah Ross (American football player) he was born in 06/11/1981
- Ryan Dinwiddie (American football player) he was born in 27/11/1980
- Jalen Saunders (American football player) he was born in 30/09/1992
- Kenny Wiggins (American football player, offensive tackle) he was born in 08/08/1988
- Adam Kennedy (Player of American football) he was born in 11/05/1991
- Riley Voelkel (American actress) she was born in 26/04/1990
- Matt LaGrassa (US association football player) he was born in 27/01/1993
- Dylan Carlson (American baseball player) he was born in 23/10/1998
- Jordan Carrell (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 30/06/1994
- J.D. Davis (Professional baseball third baseman) he was born in 27/04/1993
- Ikenna Iroegbu (American basketball player (1995-)) he was born in 14/03/1995
- Malik Pope (American basketball player) he was born in 25/07/1996
- Sydney Kolodziej (American pair skater) she was born in 18/08/1993
- Jolene Henderson (American professional softball player) she was born in 14/11/1991
- Dom Nunez (American baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1995
- Kyle Saxelid he was born in 13/04/1995
- Lamar Jackson (American football cornerback) he was born in 13/04/1998
Schools in Elk Grove
College & universities near Elk Grove, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113096 | Cosumnes River College | Sacramento (CA) | 95823-5799 |
| 490337 | My Beauty & Barber College | Sacramento (CA) | 95823-4687 |
| 439747 | My Le's Beauty College | Sacramento (CA) | 95823-2513 |
| 123493 | Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | Sacramento (CA) | 95824-1529 |
| 125532 | Carrington College-Sacramento | Sacramento (CA) | 95826 |
Stations (47)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elk Grove, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG | Elk Grove, California | Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue | BUS |
| SCS | Sacramento (State Capitol), California | 1389 10th Street | BUS |
| SAC | Sacramento Valley Station | 401 I Street | RAIL |
| LOD | Lodi | 24 South Sacramento Street | RAIL |
| DAV | Davis station | 840 Second Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Elk Grove
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Grov Post Office | Elk Grove (CA) | 95624 |
| Elk Grove Laguna Carrier Anx Post Office | Elk Grove (CA) | 95758 |
| Laguna Postal Stor Post Office | Elk Grove (CA) | 95758 |
| Wilton Post Office | Wilton (CA) | 95693 |
| Florin Post Office | Sacramento (CA) | 95829 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Elk Grove , Illinois township in Cook County, Illinois with a population of 31,831 people.
- Elk Grove , Wisconsin town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 579 people.
Other cities in Sacramento County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sacramento County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna | 1,370,232 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Sacramento | 512,838 | The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. |
| Citrus Heights | 87,691 | A city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Folsom | 82,726 | A city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Rancho Cordova | 76,166 | A city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Carmichael | 61,762 | A city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Florin | 47,513 | A census-designated place in Sacramento County, California. |
| North Highlands | 42,694 | Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California |
| Orangevale | 33,960 | Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California |
| Foothill Farms | 33,121 | Census designated place |
| Fair Oaks | 30,912 | California |
| Galt | 26,551 | City in Sacramento County, California, United States of America |
| Rosemont | 22,681 | Village in the U. |
| Rio Linda | 15,106 | Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California |
| La Riviera | 10,802 | Census designated place |
| Live Oak | 9,048 | City in Sutter County, California, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Elk Grove distances to largest California cities
