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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

El Cerrito

California · 23,171 residents · 3.672 sq mi
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El Cerrito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,253. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $291,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,171
+1%since 1990
from 22,869 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,310 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 6,228 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+4%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024El Cerrito
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,253
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,538 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,593
+49%since 1990
from $21,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$291,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$907
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $695 in 1990
US average: $602
61.0%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
39.0% rent
5.1
−20%since 1990
from 6.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(15,007)
Black9.2%(2,115)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,263)
Asian22.5%(5,142)
Diversity Score69.6%(15,918)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(12,474)
Black8.3%(1,931)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,838)
Asian24.3%(5,636)
Diversity Score74.2%(17,197)
74
+7%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.0%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 26.6 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 23,171 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 $57,253 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 $291,400, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in El Cerrito, California?

About 56.0% 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 6.7% 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 302 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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