Calexico, California
Calexico: City in California
About
Calexico is a city located in the county of Imperial in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 38,572. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 39,547 inhabitants.
The city was created 116 years ago in 1907.
Calexico is a Southern California city that's known for its beautiful, temperate weather and friendly locals. The city is also known as "Little Tucson" because of its proximity to the Mexican border. It sits on the banks of the Colorado River, which runs through the center of town.
Calexico has a population of 39,841 people and covers an area of 22.33 square kilometers (8.6 square miles). It's surrounded by Imperial County on three sides, with Mexico to its south.
Calexico is located near a major source of irrigation water and on a route that connects Mexico's main ocean port at Manzanillo with the interior of Mexico by rail. The Costa Mesa Freeway connects Calexico with Orange County.
Calexico's economy relies heavily on agriculture and trade with its neighbor country to the south, Mexicali. The city has one major airport, Calexico Municipal Airport (CLX), which serves commercial flights from Phoenix and San Diego.
Quick Facts about Calexico
| Population : | 39,547 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Imperial County |
| Postal code : | 92231–92232 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1908 (116 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 05:39:12 (21st November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 2.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Calexico is located at 32°40'44"N 115°29'56"W (32.6789500, -115.4988800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Calexico
Demographics
The population of Calexico increased by 2.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 38,572 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,927 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,147 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,298 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,550 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,767 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,028 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,083 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,072 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,825 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,547 | -0.7% | estimation process |
People born in Calexico (14)
People born in Calexico, including composer Allen Strange, Mexican footballer Isaac Acuña, politician Bob Wilson, .
List
- Gale Hess (American musician) she was born in 22/02/1955
- Anita Álvarez de Williams (American academic) she was born in 01/01/1931
- Bob Huff (U.S. politician) he was born in 09/09/1953
- Emilio Delgado (American actor) he was born in 08/05/1940
- Enrique Castillo (American actor) he was born in 10/12/1949
- Eugenio Elorduy Walther (Mexican politician) he was born in 21/11/1940
- Carmen García Montaño she was born in 22/07/1947
- Roberto de la Madrid Romandía (Governor of Baja California) he was born in 03/02/1922
- Ruben Niebla (American baseball player) he was born in 19/12/1971
- Armando Rascón (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Johnny Shaw (American crime writer)
Schools in Calexico
College & universities near Calexico, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111726 | CET-El Centro | El Centro (CA) | 92243 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Calexico, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUM | Yuma | 281 Gila Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Calexico
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Calex Post Office | Calexico (CA) | 92231 |
Other cities in Imperial County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Imperial County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro | 43,601 | A city in Imperial County, California. |
| Brawley | 26,015 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Imperial | 19,663 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Calipatria | 6,781 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Holtville | 6,095 | City in California |
| Heber | 4,275 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Salton City | 3,763 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Westmorland | 2,231 | City in Imperial County, California, United States of America |
| Seeley | 1,739 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Niland | 1,006 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Calexico distances to largest California cities
