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El Cerrito

California · 23,549 residents · 3.672 sq mi
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El Cerrito is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $605,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,549
+2%since 2000
from 23,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,413 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 6,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+2%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024El Cerrito
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,328
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,253 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,698
+28%since 2000
from $32,593 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$605,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $907 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+50%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(12,474)
Black8.3%(1,931)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,838)
Asian24.3%(5,636)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(17,197)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(11,364)
Black7.5%(1,773)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(2,621)
Asian27.1%(6,389)
Other6.1%(1,440)
Diversity Score84.1%(19,804)
Diversity Score
84
+13%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
21.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
31.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Cerrito, California?

El Cerrito, California has about 23,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in El Cerrito, California earns about $79,328 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 $605,300, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.

How educated are people in El Cerrito, California?

About 57.3% 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 7.7% 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 680 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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