Elk Grove, CA Demographics
What is the population of Elk Grove?
There are 177,221 residents in Elk Grove, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.96% are males and 51.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.47% of the resident pool in Elk Grove, while non-US-born citizens account for 20.41%. Additionally, 6.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 159,073 people in Elk Grove currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 177,221 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 86,772 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 90,449 | 0.4% |
Male Population 48.96%
Female Population 51.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 130,206 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 36,165 | 2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 10,850 | -8.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 73.47%
Citizen not U.S. Born 20.41%
Not Citizen 6.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 671 | -9.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,307 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,911 | 3.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 760 | -42.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 159,073 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 5.3%
Moved from Same State 3.36%
Moved from Different State 0.43%
Same House as Last Year 90.53%
What are the employment statistics in Elk Grove?
White-collar workers make up 85.68% of the working population in Elk Grove, while blue-collar employees account for 14.32%. There are also 16,256 entrepreneurs in Elk Grove (9.67% of the workforce); 88,456 workers employed in private companies (52.63%); and 47,086 people working in governmental institutions (28.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 143,990 | 103.4% |
| Blue Collar | 24,068 | 98.3% |
White Collar 85.68%
Blue Collar 14.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,256 | 98.7% |
| Private Companies | 88,456 | 101.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 47,086 | 105.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 16,260 | 108.3% |
Self Employees 9.67%
Private Companies 52.63%
Governmental Workers 28.02%
Not for Profit Companies 9.68%
How many households are there in Elk Grove?
There are a total of 54,707 households in Elk Grove, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 80.5% of these Elk Grove households, while non-family units account for the remaining 19.5%. Additionally, 44.13% of households have children and 55.87% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 54,707 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -6.0% |
| Family Households | 44,041 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,666 | -1.8% |
Family Households 80.5%
Non-Family Households 19.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24,141 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 30,566 | -0.2% |
Households with Children 44.13%
Households without Children 55.87%
What are the median and average incomes in Elk Grove?
The average annual household income in Elk Grove is $142,709, while the median household income sits at $122,229 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $133,846, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,478. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,798 and $81,531, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $142,709 | 6.0% |
| Median Household Income | $122,229 | 5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 12,955 | -14.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 162,342 | 2.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Elk Grove?
There are 56,080 housing units in Elk Grove, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2000. Of the 54,707 occupied housing units in Elk Grove, 73.94% are owner-occupied, while 26.06% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.56% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $607,700. In general, housing costs reach $2,227 per month in Elk Grove.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 56,080 | 0.0% |
| Median Year Built | 2000 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 263 | -17.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 152 | 24.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 614 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 910 | -23.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,018 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,665 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16,212 | -0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21,150 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,216 | -0.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 880 | 154.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 54,707 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 40,448 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 14,259 | -0.9% |
Owner Occupied 73.94%
Renter Occupied 26.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 29,755 | -1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 10,693 | 4.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $607,700 | 7.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $590,900 | 7.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,227 | 4.0% |
With Mortgage 73.56%
Without Mortgage 26.44%
What is the level of education in Elk Grove?
Approximately 23.55% of the population in Elk Grove holds a high school degree (that's 31,005 residents), while 26.43% have attained a college certificate (34,801 locals) and 23.99% have a bachelor's degree (31,587 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,597 | 7.8% |
| Some High School | 31,005 | -2.5% |
| Some College | 34,801 | -16.6% |
| Associate Degree | 12,737 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31,587 | 4.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,942 | 3.4% |
No High School 5.01%
Some High School 23.55%
Some College 26.43%
Associate Degree 9.67%
Bachelor's Degree 23.99%
Graduate Degree 11.35%
What is the marital status of Elk Grove residents?
A total of 44,135 people in Elk Grove have never been married (which represents 31.34% of the total population), while 79,012 of them are wedded (56.11%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,248 (1.6%) and 11,834 (8.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 44,135 | 0.7% |
| Married | 79,012 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2,248 | -10.1% |
| Widowed | 5,829 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 11,834 | 2.0% |
Never Married 31.34%
Married 56.11%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 4.14%
Divorced 8.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Elk Grove?
The top three means of transportation people in Elk Grove use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 63,214 residents commute by car, 657 prefer going to work by walking and 463 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 63,214 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 463 | -35.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 10 | N/A |
| Railroad | 77 | -57.0% |
| Bicycle | 172 | 16.2% |
| Motorcycle | 345 | 25.0% |
| TaxiCab | 101 | 34.7% |
| Walk | 657 | 22.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Elk Grove by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.