State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
6,921.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.39%
Growth Since 2010
7.48%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
El Cerrito, California Population 2021
25,310
El Cerrito is a city located in Contra Costa County California. With a 2020 population of 25,310, it is the 272nd largest city in California and the 1527th largest city in the United States . El Cerrito is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually but its population has increased by 7.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,549 in 2010. El Cerrito reached it's highest population of 25,607 in 2018. Spanning over 4 miles, El Cerrito has a population density of 6,921 people per square mile.
The average household income in El Cerrito is $140,298 with a poverty rate of 8.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,956 per month, and the median house value is $804,700. The median age in El Cerrito is 42.7 years, 42.6 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
El Cerrito Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cerrito was:
- White: 53.61%
- Asian: 30.33%
- Two or more races: 7.00%
- Black or African American: 4.96%
- Other race: 2.58%
- Native American: 0.88%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.64%
The current population of El Cerrito, California is 25,310 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 25,607.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 23,549.
El Cerrito, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,616 | 53.61% |
| Asian | 7,704 | 30.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1,777 | 7.00% |
| Black or African American | 1,260 | 4.96% |
| Some Other Race | 656 | 2.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 223 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 162 | 0.64% |
Loading...
El Cerrito Population by Race
El Cerrito Population Pyramid $2021
Loading...
El Cerrito Population by Age
El Cerrito Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,034 | 2.52 | 59.5 |
| Married | 5,553 | 3.03 | 68.7 |
| Non Family | 3,236 | 1.44 | 47.2 |
| Female | 966 | 2.91 | 53.8 |
| Male | 279 | 3.46 | 39.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
Loading...
El Cerrito Households by Type
Loading...
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 537 | 2.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 556 | 2.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,069 | 10.62% |
| Some College | 2,645 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,256 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,166 | 31.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,247 | 32.08% |
Loading...
El Cerrito Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
El Cerrito Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,812 | 9,627 | 7,329 |
| Asian | 5,986 | 5,392 | 3,343 |
| Hispanic | 1,618 | 1,410 | 783 |
| Black | 1,040 | 973 | 430 |
| 2+ Races | 861 | 841 | 571 |
| Other Race | 472 | 403 | 181 |
| Native American | 172 | 162 | 24 |
| Islander | 161 | 127 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 74.69%.
El Cerrito Educational Attainment by Race
Loading...
$57,422
Average Earnings
$62,948
Average Male
$52,909
Average Female
El Cerrito Earnings by Educational Attainment
El Cerrito Language by Age
Loading...
El Cerrito Language
62.50% of El Cerrito residents speak only English, while 37.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.74% of the population.
El Cerrito Language
El Cerrito Poverty by Race
Loading...
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,676 | 1,014 | 13.21% |
| White | 12,025 | 657 | 5.46% |
| Hispanic | 2,584 | 210 | 8.13% |
| Multiple | 1,775 | 141 | 7.94% |
| Black | 1,247 | 140 | 11.23% |
| Other | 653 | 57 | 8.73% |
| Islander | 162 | 1 | 0.62% |
8.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.98%
Male Poverty Rate
9.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in El Cerrito
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is Asian, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is Islander, with 0.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.81%.
El Cerrito Poverty
El Cerrito Poverty Rate by Education
El Cerrito Marital Status
Loading...
Marriage Rates
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
El Cerrito Married by Age and Sex
Loading...
El Cerrito Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
El Cerrito Marital Status by Race
Loading...
El Cerrito Marital Status
El Cerrito Veterans by War
El Cerrito Veterans by Age
Loading...
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 690 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 5.85% |
| Black | 101 | 8.44% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.65% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 2.04% |
| Other Race | 13 | 2.50% |
| Native American | 6 | 3.37% |
El Cerrito Veterans by Race
El Cerrito Veterans by Education
Loading...
8.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
El Cerrito Veterans by Education
Loading...
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
El Cerrito Employment by Age
Loading...
El Cerrito Employment by Race
Loading...
El Cerrito Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Loading...
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Loading...
68.66%
Native Born
31.34%
Foreign Born
12.27%
Non Citizen
19.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
68.66% of El Cerrito residents were born in the United States, with 44.09% having been born in California. 12.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
El Cerrito Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,310 | -99 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 25,409 | -99 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 25,508 | -99 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 25,607 | 139 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 25,468 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 25,458 | 556 | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 24,902 | 351 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 24,551 | 228 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 24,323 | 249 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 24,074 | 229 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 23,845 | 201 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 23,644 | 473 | 0.20% |
| 2000 | 23,171 | 302 | 0.13% |
| 1990 | 22,869 | 138 | 0.06% |
| 1980 | 22,731 | -2,459 | -1.02% |
| 1970 | 25,190 | -247 | -0.10% |
| 1960 | 25,437 | 7,426 | 3.51% |
| 1950 | 18,011 | 11,874 | 11.37% |
| 1940 | 6,137 | 2,267 | 4.72% |
| 1930 | 3,870 | 2,365 | 9.90% |
| 1920 | 1,505 | 0.00% |