Elk Grove, CA

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2024 Population

179,155

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

39.4

1.03% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.97%

7.58% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$125,924

3.02% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$630,100

4.42% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

84,923

1.06% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Elk Grove, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Elk Grove, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elk Grove, CA are California Northstate University (241 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Elk Grove, CA was $630,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.8%.

Most people in Elk Grove, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Elk Grove, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Elk Grove, CA is home to a population of 179k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 25.3% of Elk Grove, CA residents were born outside of the country (45.3k people).

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.5k people) in Elk Grove, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 18.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2024 Citizenship

93.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.4% of Elk Grove, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Elk Grove, CA was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elk Grove, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elk Grove, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
55.5k ± 2.17k
White (Non-Hispanic)
54.4k ± 2.42k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.6k ± 1.7k

17.9%

Hispanic Population

32.1k people

17.9% of the people in Elk Grove, CA are hispanic (32.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Elk Grove, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

25.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

45.3k people

24.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

44.1k people

As of 2024, 25.3% of Elk Grove, CA residents (45.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elk Grove, CA was 24.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elk Grove, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,957 ± 321
Vietnam
1,741 ± 251
Gulf War (1990s)
1,264 ± 201

Elk Grove, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Elk Grove, CA.

Health

97.1% of the population of Elk Grove, CA has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 9.68% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.669% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.92%

Uninsured

58.1%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

9.68%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.669%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elk Grove, CA grew by 5.1% from 2.78% to 2.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elk Grove, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Elk Grove, CA employs 84.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Elk Grove, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,004 people), Public Administration (12,177 people), and Educational Services (8,191 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($153,919), Utilities ($121,105), and Information ($90,000).

Employment

Occupations

84.9k

2024 Value

± 2,452

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elk Grove, CA grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 84k employees to 84.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elk Grove, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,519 people), Management Occupations (9,345 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,472 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elk Grove, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

84.9k

2024 Value

± 2,452

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 4.01%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Elk Grove, CA grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 84k employees to 84.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elk Grove, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,004 people), Public Administration (12,177 people), and Educational Services (8,191 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elk Grove, CA, though some of these residents may live in Elk Grove, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,588

Median earning men ± $4,077

$58,071

Median earning women ± $2,319

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($106,477), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($95,500), and Public Administration ($93,384).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,580), Manufacturing ($77,820), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,575).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Elk Grove, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Elk Grove, CA awarded 241 degrees. The student population of Elk Grove, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 438 male students and 543 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elk Grove, CA are Asian (149 and 64.8%), White (43 and 18.7%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 4.78%), and Unknown (10 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Elk Grove, CA by number of degrees awarded are California Northstate University (241 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elk Grove, CA are Medicine (91 and 37.8%), Pharmacy (81 and 33.6%), and General Health Services (34 and 14.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2024 in Elk Grove, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.81%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 981 (44.6% men and 55.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 981 students enrolled in Elk Grove, CA, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 447 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medicine
91 degrees awarded
Pharmacy
81 degrees awarded
Clinical Psychology
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Elk Grove, CA was Medicine with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in Elk Grove, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

California Northstate University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

241 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California Northstate University with 241 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 116 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elk Grove, CA, which is 0.928 times less than the 125 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 149 degrees mean that there were 3.47 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 43 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($60,707) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($893) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elk Grove, CA was $630,100 in 2024, which is 1.89 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $603,400 to $630,100, a 4.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Elk Grove, CA is 73.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Elk Grove, CA have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elk Grove, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$630,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,375

$41,023

Median Property Taxes

±$1,353

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elk Grove, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elk Grove, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.8%

Homeownership

2024

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.8% of the housing units in Elk Grove, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elk Grove, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$125,924

Median Household Income

± $3,447

55.6k

Number of Households

± 1,837

In 2024, the median household income of the 55.6k households in Elk Grove, CA grew to $125,924 from the previous year's value of $122,229.

The following chart displays the households in Elk Grove, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elk Grove, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (65.9%)
Worked At Home (21.2%)
Carpooled (9.82%)

In 2024, 65.9% of workers in Elk Grove, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elk Grove, CA have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.12% of the workforce in Elk Grove, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elk Grove, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elk Grove, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elk Grove, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elk Grove, CA (14.2k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elk Grove, CA is Asian, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.