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El Cajon

Incorporated: 1912
Area: 9,245
Total Population: 92,089
Hispanic: 15,066
White: 70,654
Black: 2,916
Asian/Other: 3,453
Median Income: $30,392
Median Age: 31.6

El Cajon is Spanish for "The Box," which describes its valley location surrounded by mountains. El Cajon is San Diego's largest eastern city, accessible by Interstate 8 just east of La Mesa and south of Santee. El Cajon has witnessed incredible growth over the last few decades. It is home to busy Parkway Plaza mall, Gillespie Field Regional Airport, and the annual Mother Goose Parade.

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