Elk Grove, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Elk Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 163,489 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3819.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.45% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,793 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Elk Grove grew by 75.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 163,280 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Elk Grove has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Elk Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,290 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.63% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Elk Grove is about 25% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Elk Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $462,992 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,163 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Elk Grove is about 17.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,163 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Elk Grove spend about 60 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Elk Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,804 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,883 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,034 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Elk Grove is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Elk Grove has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Elk Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.19 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Elk Grove has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Elk Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elk Grove, California.
What is the population of Elk Grove, California?
The population of Elk Grove, California is 163,489, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Elk Grove, California?
The population density of Elk Grove, California is 3819.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Elk Grove, California?
The median household income in Elk Grove, California is $121,290, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Elk Grove, California?
The median home price in Elk Grove, California is $462,992, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Elk Grove, California?
The unemployment rate in Elk Grove, California is 6.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.