| General Information | | |
| City Name | El Centro | |
| State | California | |
| Population 2000 | 37,835 | |
| Housing Units | 12,263 | |
| Total Area | 10 square miles | |
| Water Area | square miles | |
| Land Area | 10 square miles | |
| Population Density | 3,950 people/square mile | |
| Housing Density | 1,280 units/square mile | |
| Law Enforcement Employees | 72 | |
| Violent Crimes | 328 | |
| Murders/Manslaughters | | |
| Forcible Rapes | 6 | |
| Robberies | 59 | |
| Aggravated Assaults | 263 | |
| Violent Crimes | 328 | |
| Property Crimes | 1,973 | |
| Burglaries | 721 | |
| Larceny Thefts | 986 | |
| Motor Vehicle Thefts | 266 | |
| Arsons | | |