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Compare El Cajon to Merced
This post compares El Cajon, California to Merced, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | El Cajon (city) | Merced (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,314 | 82,008 |
| Income (median) | $40,767 | $38,635 |
| Home Value (median) | $403,700 | $185,700 |
| White | 72% | 53% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| With Kids | 40% | 43% |
| Age (median) | 33 | 29 |
| Rentals | 61% | 60% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, El Cajon or Merced?
A: El Cajon has a larger population count than Merced: 103314 compared with 82008 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in El Cajon or in Merced?
A: Incomes are on average similar in El Cajon.
Q: Are homes more expensive in El Cajon or Merced?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in El Cajon.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: El Cajon does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 61% for El Cajon versus 60% for Merced.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to El Cajon may include: Lompoc, Imperial-Beach, and Port-Hueneme.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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