Calexico

City in Imperial County, California

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Calexico is a city in Imperial County, California, with 38,633 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Heber, 3.9 miles NW.

About Calexico

Calexico () is a city in southern Imperial County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Calexico had a population of 38,633. Situated on the Mexican border, it is linked economically with the much larger city of Mexicali, the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California. It is about 122 miles (196 km) east of San Diego and 62 miles (100 km) west of Yuma, Arizona. Calexico, along with six other incorporated Imperial County cities, forms part of the larger populated area known as the Imperial Valley. First explored by Europeans in the 18th century, Calexico began as a small tent community which was ultimately incorporated in 1908.

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Living in Calexico

Median household income
$49,783
Median home value
$313,600
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Median age
34.6
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Calexico, CA population

Calexico had 38,633 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census38,633
Density4,563 per sq mi (1,762 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Calexico at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyImperial County
TypeCity
Population38,633 (2020)
Land area8.47 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates32.6849° N, 115.4947° W
ZIP code92249
Official websitecalexico.ca.gov
Census code (GEOID)0609710

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Calexico

What county is Calexico in?

Calexico is in Imperial County, California.

What is the population of Calexico, CA?

38,633 people lived in Calexico at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Calexico, CA?

The ZIP code of Calexico is 92249.

What is the elevation of Calexico?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Calexico?

Heber (3.9 mi), El Centro (8.0 mi), Holtville (11.2 mi), Imperial (11.5 mi), Seeley (13.2 mi).

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