Calexico
City in Imperial County, California

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.
- 38,633residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 21.9 km²
- 4,563 / sq mipopulation density
- 92249ZIP code
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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- Median household income
- $49,783
- Median home value
- $313,600
- Median rent
- $1,093/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Calexico had 38,633 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,633 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,563 per sq mi (1,762 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Calexico at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Imperial County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,633 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.47 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6849° N, 115.4947° W |
| ZIP code | 92249 |
| Official website | calexico.ca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0609710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Calexico
- Heber3.9 mi NW
- El Centro8.0 mi NW
- Holtville11.2 mi NE
- Imperial11.5 mi NW
- Seeley13.2 mi NW
- El Centro Naval Air Facility14.0 mi NW
- Brawley20.4 mi N
- Westmorland25.6 mi N
- Calipatria33.4 mi N
- Niland38.3 mi N
- Gadsden, AZ42.5 mi E
- Wall Lane, AZ45.7 mi E
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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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