Calexico, California Population 2022
Calexico is a city located in Imperial County California. With a 2020 population of 38,645, it is the 221st largest city in California and the 1156th largest city in the United States. Calexico is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,633 in 2020. Spanning over 9 miles, Calexico has a population density of 4,483 people per square mile.
The average household income in Calexico is $61,951 with a poverty rate of 20.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $934 per month, and the median house value is $219,600. The median age in Calexico is 31.8 years, 29.8 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
Calexico Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Calexicowas:
- White: 68.27%
- Other race: 21.00%
- Two or more races: 9.30%
- Asian: 0.91%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Black or African American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,199 | 68.27% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 0.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 116 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 364 | 0.91% |
| Some Other Race | 8,368 | 21.00% |
| Two or More Races | 3,706 | 9.30% |
Calexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,333 | 4.26 | 52.9 |
| Married | 4,910 | 5.09 | 65.2 |
| Male | 405 | 5.27 | 59.3 |
| Female | 1,908 | 5.29 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 2,110 | 1.2 | 36.2 |
5.05
Average Family Size
4.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,789 | 19.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,386 | 13.57% |
| High School Graduate | 5,322 | 21.33% |
| Some College | 4,691 | 18.80% |
| Associates Degree | 2,047 | 8.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,829 | 15.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 892 | 3.57% |
Calexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 320 | 214 | 130 |
| Hispanic | 24,269 | 16,257 | 4,575 |
| Other Race | 5,957 | 3,673 | 1,043 |
| White | 295 | 260 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 2,208 | 1,516 | 308 |
| Native American | 86 | 70 | 10 |
| Black | 87 | 65 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.63%.
$25,693
Average Earnings
$33,579
Average Male
$19,019
Average Female
Calexico Language by Age
Calexico Language
4.53% of Calexico residents speak only English, while 95.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 94.50% of the population.
Calexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87 | 80 | 91.95% |
| White | 594 | 234 | 39.39% |
| Asian | 364 | 113 | 31.04% |
| Other | 1,575 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 38,694 | 7,532 | 19.47% |
| Multiple | 3,705 | 390 | 10.53% |
20.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.30%
Male Poverty Rate
21.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Calexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Calexico is Black, with 91.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Calexico is Multiple, with 10.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.45%.
Calexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Calexico Married by Age and Sex
Calexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Calexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 2.45% |
| Black | 6 | 6.82% |
| Native American | 16 | 15.53% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.88% |
| Other Race | 159 | 2.42% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 2.09% |
| Hispanic | 680 | 2.44% |
Calexico Veterans by Education
8.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
50.04%
Born in Calexico
55.09%
Native Born
44.91%
Foreign Born
19.93%
Non Citizen
24.98%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
55.09% of Calexico residents were born in the United States, with 50.04% having been born in California. 19.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 797 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 6,223 | 5,426 | 22.82% |
| 1930 | 6,299 | 76 | 0.12% |
| 1940 | 5,415 | -884 | -1.50% |
| 1950 | 6,433 | 1,018 | 1.74% |
| 1960 | 7,992 | 1,559 | 2.19% |
| 1970 | 10,625 | 2,633 | 2.89% |
| 1980 | 14,412 | 3,787 | 3.10% |
| 1990 | 18,633 | 4,221 | 2.60% |
| 2000 | 27,109 | 8,476 | 3.82% |
| 2010 | 38,572 | 11,463 | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 38,578 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 38,584 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 38,590 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 38,596 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 38,602 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 38,608 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 38,614 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 38,620 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 38,626 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 38,633 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 38,639 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 38,645 | 6 | 0.02% |