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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ceres

California · 26,314 residents · 9.499 sq mi
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Ceres has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,876. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 8,295 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $129,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,314
−24%vs 2000
vs 34,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,770 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 3,643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 29.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K31K38K45K52K1990201020202024Ceres
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,876
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,736 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,603
−20%vs 2000
vs $14,420 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$129,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $116,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$475
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $607 in 2000
US average: $450
64.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.2% in 2000
35.2% rent
4.2
+47%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(17,361)
Black2.6%(889)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(13,115)
Asian4.9%(1,697)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.4%(24,380)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(20,611)
Black1.6%(417)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(5,840)
Asian5.2%(1,375)
Other14.9%(3,911)
Diversity Score67.4%(17,740)
67
−4%vs 2000
vs 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ceres, California?

Ceres, California has about 26,314 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ceres, California?

The typical household in Ceres, California earns about $30,876 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ceres, California expensive?

In Ceres, California, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Ceres, California?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ceres, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ceres, California?

About 15.5% of people in Ceres, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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