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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

El Cerrito

California · 4,590 residents · 2.602 sq mi
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El Cerrito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,190. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $168,900. Households here earn about 29% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,590
+2%since 1990
from 4,490 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,764 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,726 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+9%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024El Cerrito
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,190
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,791 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,466
+21%since 1990
from $16,054 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$168,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $180,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$690
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $682 in 1990
US average: $602
82.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
17.3% rent
2.8
−27%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,895)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(1,279)
Asian1.9%(85)
Diversity Score61%(2,739)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,601)
Black2.1%(98)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,708)
Asian1.2%(54)
Diversity Score64.1%(2,942)
64
+5%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 33.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Cerrito, California?

El Cerrito, California has about 4,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in El Cerrito, California?

The typical household in El Cerrito, California earns about $61,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Cerrito, California expensive?

In El Cerrito, California, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in El Cerrito, California?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in El Cerrito, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Cerrito, California?

About 8.5% of people in El Cerrito, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has El Cerrito, California grown since 1990?

Yes, El Cerrito, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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