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Ceres

California · 49,302 residents · 9.499 sq mi
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Ceres has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,247. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,300. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,302
+42%since 2000
from 34,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,190 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 3,643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+10%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K31K38K45K52K1990201020202024Ceres
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,247
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,581
+43%since 2000
from $14,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,289
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(10,586)
Black1.8%(897)
Hispanic / Latino64.1%(31,624)
Asian8.3%(4,068)
Other3.7%(1,844)
Diversity Score66.1%(32,572)
Diversity Score
66
−6%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
24.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ceres, California?

Ceres, California has about 49,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ceres, California?

The typical household in Ceres, California earns about $59,247 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 $284,300, and the typical rent is about $1,289 a month.

How educated are people in Ceres, California?

About 11.3% 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 14.5% of people in Ceres, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ceres, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ceres, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,988 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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