Calexico, California Income Statistics
Calexico Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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F
Calexico Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Calexico | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,366 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $40,526 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 3.1% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 3.1% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Calexico is about 55% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in Calexico (4.4%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 3% of adults in Calexico earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Calexico, California grew by 37.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $44,366 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.4% per year.
Calexico has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2012, its income was 35% lower. The gap has widened from 37% in 2009 to 45% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Calexico
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 1,403 households (18.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 36.7% of households in Calexico had an income under $35,000 and 7.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Calexico has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (19.6% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (3.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 645 | 8.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 439 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,190 | 15.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 549 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,510 | 19.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,140 | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 819 | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 835 | 10.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 331 | 4.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 237 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 7,694 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 684 residents (3.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 3.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 22.1% of Calexico residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 47.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 6.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Calexico has a larger share of residents with no personal income (22.1% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (3.1% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,935 | 22.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,922 | 17.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,791 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,908 | 17.5% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,850 | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,059 | 9.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,474 | 6.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 693 | 3.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 684 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 22,315 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 22.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Calexico
| Metric | Calexico | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.616 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $48,643 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $36,336 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 25.3% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Calexico, it is 0.616, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 34% more than women's income in Calexico, California. Over a 35-year career, a 34% wage gap accumulates to roughly $430,745 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Calexico, California has narrowed from about 35% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 7% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $260 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Calexico | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 20.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.7% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 2,446 people are unemployed in Calexico, California.
The average commute time in Calexico is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Calexico, California has risen from 19.3% to 20.0% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 20.0% in 2012 and fell as low as 17.6% in 2020.
Calexico has been far above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2013, its rate was 10.3 points higher. The gap has widened from 10.6 points in 2011 to 14.8 points in 2024.
Calexico, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Calexico, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calexico, CA | 28,216 | $44,366 #2/2 | 4.4%/yr #1/2 | 20.0% #2/2 | 0.616 #2/2 |
| El Centro, CA | 40,361 | $54,409 | 3.8%/yr | 10.3% | 0.604 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Calexico, California has an overall wealth index grade of F, making it worse than California, and worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Calexico, California.
How Rich Is Calexico, California?
Calexico has a wealth index grade of F. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an F grade means residents are well below the U.S. average. The median household income is $44,366, about 55% lower than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Calexico, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Calexico, California rose 38%, from $32,224 to $44,366. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +38% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Calexico in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Calexico, California was $44,041, down 3% from $45,455 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Calexico in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Calexico, California was $39,079. By 2024 it had risen 14% to $44,366.
Is it hard to find a job in Calexico, California?
Unemployment in Calexico, California is 20.0%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Calexico, California?
The Gini coefficient in Calexico is 0.616. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Calexico, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Calexico, California has narrowed from about 35% to 25% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 7% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $260 since 2009.
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