Demographics & People — Elk Grove, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 177,221 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~183,700 |
| Median Age | 39.4 |
| Total Households | 54,707 |
| Family Households | 44,041 |
| Average Household Size | 3.22 |
| Diversity Index | 0.7076 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61,879 |
| Black or African American | 19,266 |
| Asian | 56,304 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31,944 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 93,797 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 36,093 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 33,203 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 26,761 |
| German | 11,713 |
| Irish | 11,458 |
| English | 11,433 |
| Italian | 6,732 |
| Subsaharan African | 3,122 |
| American | 3,045 |
Language
| English Only | 109,130 |
| Spanish | 12,981 |
| Population 5+ | 167,276 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 7,143 |
| Population 18+ | 130,286 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| 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 Elk Grove, California.