Demographics & People — Calexico, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 38,476 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~38,800 |
| Median Age | 34.6 |
| Total Households | 9,918 |
| Family Households | 7,512 |
| Average Household Size | 3.87 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3611 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,687 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Asian | 555 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37,559 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 37,753 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 36,582 |
| Other groups | 33,807 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,286 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 525 |
| American | 427 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 360 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 354 |
| Hispanic: South American | 278 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 186 |
Language
| English Only | 2,291 |
| Spanish | 33,020 |
| Population 5+ | 35,539 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 407 |
| Population 18+ | 27,454 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Calexico, California.