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Compare Elk Grove to Merced

This post compares Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove (city) Merced (city)
Population 166,228 82,008
Income (median) $60,199 $38,635
Home Value (median) $349,500 $185,700
White 45% 53%
Black 11% 5%
Asian 28% 12%
With Kids 45% 43%
Age (median) 36 29
Rentals 27% 60%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Elk Grove or Merced?
A: Elk Grove has a larger population count than Merced: 166228 compared with 82008 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Elk Grove or in Merced?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Elk Grove.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Elk Grove or Merced?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Elk Grove.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Merced does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 27% for Elk Grove versus 60% for Merced.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Elk Grove may include: Vineyard, American-Canyon, and Lakewood.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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