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Cerritos

California · 46,367 residents (2025 est.) · 8.727 sq mi
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#152Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82644.1%#205Highest median rentof 6,764$2,930#326Most expensive homesof 6,786$935,300
The short version

Cerritos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,439. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $935,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,867
−7%since 2000
from 51,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,485 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+21%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46,367 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47K49K51K52K54K1990201020202024Cerritos
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,439
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,030 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,886
+129%since 2000
from $25,249 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+4%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$935,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,930
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,260 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+81%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(11,040)
Black6.6%(3,386)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(5,349)
Asian58.2%(29,989)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(36,778)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(5,598)
Black5.7%(2,746)
Hispanic / Latino16%(7,659)
Asian61.7%(29,516)
Other4.9%(2,348)
Diversity Score71.8%(34,392)
Diversity Score
72
+1%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
44.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 40.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cerritos, California?

Cerritos, California has about 47,867 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cerritos, California?

The typical household in Cerritos, California earns about $135,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cerritos, California expensive?

In Cerritos, California, the median home is worth about $935,300, and the typical rent is about $2,930 a month.

How educated are people in Cerritos, California?

About 58.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cerritos, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cerritos, California?

About 5.3% of people in Cerritos, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cerritos, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cerritos, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,373 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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