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El Cerrito

California · 5,058 residents · 2.602 sq mi
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El Cerrito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $483,500. Households here earn about 28% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,058
+10%since 2000
from 4,590 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,944 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,764 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+17%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024El Cerrito
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,708
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,190 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,278
+61%since 2000
from $19,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$483,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,411
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $690 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+74%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,601)
Black2.1%(98)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,708)
Asian1.2%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(2,942)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(1,690)
Black2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino56.5%(2,858)
Asian3.6%(182)
Other6.3%(318)
Diversity Score72.3%(3,659)
Diversity Score
72
+13%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Cerrito, California?

El Cerrito, California has about 5,058 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Cerrito, California earns about $100,708 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 $483,500, and the typical rent is about $1,411 a month.

How educated are people in El Cerrito, California?

About 22.4% 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 10.1% 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 568 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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