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El Centro city, CA

ZIP 92243 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 92243

92243 has a population of 48,556 with a median age of 31.5 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
25.2%-59% vs US avg
x
Black
4.0%-67% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
84.9%+354% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.6%+34% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.2%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
13.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.3%+137% vs US avg
x
High school
26.2%-0% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.2%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.2%+76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.7%+947% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 92243

Poverty Rate
20.2%+76% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.1%+106% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.7%+947% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population48,556
Median age31.5
Poverty rate20.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White25.2%
Hispanic84.9%
Black4.0%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born25.1%