State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,241.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.34%
Growth Since 2010
7.97%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Ceres, California Population 2021
49,038
Ceres is a city located in Stanislaus County California. With a 2020 population of 49,038, it is the 183rd largest city in California and the 802nd largest city in the United States . Ceres is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 7.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,417 in 2010. Ceres reached it's highest population of 49,038 in 2021. Spanning over 9 miles, Ceres has a population density of 5,241 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ceres is $70,583 with a poverty rate of 15.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,192 per month, and the median house value is $270,500. The median age in Ceres is 30.2 years, 28.8 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
Ceres Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ceres was:
- White: 65.28%
- Other race: 18.33%
- Asian: 6.87%
- Black or African American: 3.95%
- Two or more races: 3.94%
- Native American: 1.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.51%
The current population of Ceres, California is 49,038 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 48,540.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 45,417.
Ceres, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,474 | 65.28% |
| Some Other Race | 8,838 | 18.33% |
| Asian | 3,313 | 6.87% |
| Black or African American | 1,903 | 3.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1,899 | 3.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 539 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 248 | 0.51% |
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Ceres Population by Race
Ceres Population Pyramid $2021
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Ceres Population by Age
Ceres Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,975 | 3.66 | 61.2 |
| Married | 7,233 | 4.25 | 70.2 |
| Female | 2,406 | 3.74 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 2,073 | 1.26 | 55.4 |
| Male | 1,263 | 4.08 | 44 |
3.96
Average Family Size
3.66
Average Household Size
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Ceres Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,911 | 13.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,582 | 12.69% |
| High School Graduate | 8,860 | 31.39% |
| Some College | 7,017 | 24.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,971 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,319 | 8.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 566 | 2.01% |
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Ceres Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ceres Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,530 | 9,996 | 969 |
| White | 8,529 | 7,350 | 990 |
| Other Race | 4,777 | 3,002 | 265 |
| Asian | 2,291 | 1,711 | 660 |
| Black | 1,073 | 971 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 798 | 686 | 101 |
| Native American | 371 | 270 | 35 |
| Islander | 141 | 123 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28.81%.
Ceres Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,176
Average Earnings
$42,145
Average Male
$26,338
Average Female
Ceres Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ceres Language by Age
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Ceres Language
43.11% of Ceres residents speak only English, while 56.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.39% of the population.
Ceres Language
Ceres Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,375 | 4,088 | 13.92% |
| White | 11,393 | 1,946 | 17.08% |
| Other | 8,804 | 1,279 | 14.53% |
| Asian | 3,264 | 527 | 16.15% |
| Multiple | 1,788 | 315 | 17.62% |
| Black | 1,845 | 254 | 13.77% |
| Islander | 222 | 77 | 34.68% |
| Native | 494 | 55 | 11.13% |
15.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.89%
Male Poverty Rate
16.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ceres
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ceres is Islander, with 34.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ceres is Native, with 11.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.64%.
Ceres Poverty
Ceres Poverty Rate by Education
Ceres Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Ceres Married by Age and Sex
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Ceres Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Ceres Marital Status by Race
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Ceres Marital Status
Ceres Veterans by War
Ceres Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,103 | 5.00% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 58 | 14.61% |
| Other Race | 53 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.41% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.22% |
| Black | 25 | 1.93% |
Ceres Veterans by Race
Ceres Veterans by Education
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4.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ceres Veterans by Education
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61.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
Ceres Employment by Age
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Ceres Employment by Race
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Ceres Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.64%
Native Born
24.36%
Foreign Born
13.11%
Non Citizen
11.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.64% of Ceres residents were born in the United States, with 65.43% having been born in California. 13.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Ceres Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49,038 | 166 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 48,872 | 166 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 48,706 | 166 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 48,540 | 200 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 48,340 | 355 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 47,985 | 554 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 47,431 | 513 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 46,918 | 436 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 46,482 | 219 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 46,263 | 206 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 46,057 | 156 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 45,901 | 11,292 | 2.86% |
| 2000 | 34,609 | 8,295 | 2.78% |
| 1990 | 26,314 | 13,033 | 7.08% |
| 1980 | 13,281 | 7,252 | 8.22% |
| 1970 | 6,029 | 1,623 | 3.19% |
| 1960 | 4,406 | 2,055 | 6.48% |
| 1950 | 2,351 | 1,019 | 5.85% |
| 1940 | 1,332 | 351 | 3.11% |
| 1930 | 981 | 344 | 4.41% |
| 1920 | 637 | 0.00% |