El Cajon, California

El Cajon Overview

El Cajon (pronounced /ɛlkəˈhoʊn/; Spanish: [elkaˈxon]) is a city in San Diego County, California. The population was 94,869 at the 2000 census. Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, the city has acquired the nickname of "The Big Box". Its name originated similarly, from the Spanish phrase "el cajón", which means "the big box" or "the drawer".

El Cajon Basic Data City of El Cajon —  City  — Location in San Diego County and the state of California Coordinates: 32°47′54″N 116°57′36″W / 32.79833°N 116.96°W / 32.79833; -116.96 Coordinates: 32°47′54″N 116°57′36″W / 32.79833°N 116.96°W / 32.79833; -116.96 Country United States State California County San Diego Area  - Total 14.6 sq mi (37.7 km)  - Land 14.6 sq mi (37.7 km)  - Water 0 sq mi (0 km) Elevation 436 ft (133 m) Population (2009)  - Total 95,546  - Density 6,497.9/sq mi (2,516.4/km) Time zone PST (UTC-8)  - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7) ZIP codes 92019-92022, 92090 Area code(s) 619 FIPS code 06-21712 GNIS feature ID 1652701 Website http://www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us/

Photos of El Cajon and surrounding area El Cajon History El Cajon is located on the Rancho El Cajon Mexican land grant made in 1845 to María Antonia Estudillo, wife of Miguel Pedrorena. El Cajon was incorporated as a city in 1912. City Information Zip Code(s): 92019 92020 92021 92022 92090 Area Code(s): 619/760 State: California State County: San Diego County Average House Value: $190,200 Average Household Income: $35,566 People Per Household: 0 Time Zone: Pacific (GMT -8:00) MSA: 7320 PMSA: n/a CSA: n/a CBSA: 41740 Geography Land Area: 14.6 Sq. Mi. Elevation: 435 feet City Population Total Population: 94,869 Male Population: 46,279 Female Population: 48,590 Average Resident Age: 31.9% Percent Foreign Born: 17.5% City Marital Status Never Married (27.8%) Married (49.0%) Separated (Married) (3.0%) Widowed (6.4%) Divorced (13.8%)   Races White Non-Hispanic (64.5%) Hispanic (22.5%) Other race (10.5%) Two or more races (6.0%) Black (5.4%) American Indian (2.0%)   Ancestries German (14.5%) Irish (9.8%) English (7.8%) United States (5.8%) Italian (5.2%) French (3.1%)   Schooling High School (79.2%) Bachelors (14.5%) Graduates (4.7%)