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Crime in El Centro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in El Centro. Key points include:
There were 695 total crimes in El Centro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in El Centro is 1,595.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in El Centro is 328.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in El Centro is 1,267.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in El Centro is -24.70% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In El Centro Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
El Centro / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 695 | 1,595.9 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 143 | 328.4 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 32 | 73.5 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 99 | 227.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 552 | 1,267.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 207 | 475.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 271 | 622.3 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 74 | 169.9 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in El Centro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in El Centro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in El Centro is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in El Centro is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in El Centro is $387,050.
The median income in El Centro is $53,082.
El Centro's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In El Centro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | El Centro | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 108 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
El Centro, CA Weather
The average high in El Centro is 88.2° and the average low is 58.6°.
There are 11.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 2.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | El Centro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 88.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 11.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 2.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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El Centro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in El Centro
The current population in El Centro is 44,240. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44,240 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 44,186 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 44,184 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 44,322 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 43,881 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 44,003 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 43,898 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 43,932 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 43,699 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 43,570 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 43,268 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 42,888 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 42,514 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 42,141 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 41,581 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in El Centro
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El Centro is:
8.1% White with 3,589 White residents.
3.0% African American with 1,322 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 43 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 430 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 40 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 48 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 432 Two Or More residents.
86.7% Hispanic with 38,336 Hispanic residents.
| Race | El Centro | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.1% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 86.7% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in El Centro
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El Centro is 50.5% female with 22,344 female residents.
El Centro is 49.5% male with 21,896 male residents.
| Gender | El Centro | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in El Centro for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in El Centro completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in El Centro completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in El Centro completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in El Centro completed some college.
9.0% of adults in El Centro completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in El Centro completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in El Centro completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in El Centro completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in El Centro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | El Centro | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For El Centro, California
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7.3% of households in El Centro earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in El Centro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in El Centro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in El Centro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in El Centro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in El Centro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.5% of households in El Centro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.0% of households in El Centro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in El Centro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in El Centro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | El Centro | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
