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Los Cerritos Area

California · Long Beach · 9,933 residents · 1.69 sq mi
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The short version

Los Cerritos Area is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $800,344. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Los Cerritos Area; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,933
Population density
5,878 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,556
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,544
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$800,344
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,142
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.2%
50.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(3,041)
Black16.3%(1,616)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,789)
Asian16.3%(1,623)
Other8.7%(864)
Diversity Score95.8%(9,520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(3,041)
Black16.3%(1,616)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(2,789)
Asian16.3%(1,623)
Other8.7%(864)
Diversity Score95.8%(9,520)
Diversity Score
96
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Foreign born
19.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California?

Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California has about 9,933 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California?

The typical household in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California earns about $96,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California expensive?

In Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California, the median home is worth about $800,344, and the typical rent is about $2,142 a month.

How educated are people in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California?

About 13.6% of people in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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