El Cajon
City in San Diego County, California
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, with 106,215 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bostonia, 1.6 miles NE.
- 106,215residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.6 km²
- 7,320 / sq mipopulation density
- 92020ZIP code
About El Cajon
El Cajon ( el kə-HOHN, Spanish pronunciation: [el kaˈxon] ; Spanish: El Cajón, lit. 'the box') is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of downtown San Diego. The city takes its name from Rancho El Cajón, which was named for the box-like shape of the valley that surrounds the city, and the origin of the city's common nickname "the Box".
As of the 2020 census, El Cajon had a population of 106,215.
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- Median household income
- $67,511
- Median home value
- $681,700
- Median rent
- $1,856/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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El Cajon had 106,215 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 106,215 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,320 per sq mi (2,826 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Cajon at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 106,215 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.51 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8017° N, 116.9605° W |
| ZIP code | 92020 |
| Official website | ci.el-cajon.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0621712 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Cajon
- Bostonia1.6 mi NE
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix2.7 mi S
- Winter Gardens3.2 mi NE
- Granite Hills3.2 mi E
- Rancho San Diego3.6 mi SE
- La Mesa3.9 mi SW
- Santee4.0 mi N
- Lakeside5.0 mi NE
- Spring Valley5.0 mi S
- Crest5.4 mi E
- Eucalyptus Hills5.8 mi N
- Lemon Grove6.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about El Cajon
What county is El Cajon in?
El Cajon is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of El Cajon, CA?
106,215 people lived in El Cajon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of El Cajon, CA?
The ZIP code of El Cajon is 92020.
What is the elevation of El Cajon?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near El Cajon?
Bostonia (1.6 mi), Casa de Oro-Mount Helix (2.7 mi), Winter Gardens (3.2 mi), Granite Hills (3.2 mi), Rancho San Diego (3.6 mi).
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