Ceres is a city located in Stanislaus County California. Ceres has a 2024 population of 48,103. Ceres is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,279 in 2020.
The average household income in Ceres is $83,627 with a poverty rate of 15.31%. The median age in Ceres is 32.3 years: 31.3 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ceres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,384 | 47.54% |
| Two or more races | 12,918 | 26.27% |
| Other race | 7,126 | 14.49% |
| Asian | 4,283 | 8.71% |
| Black or African American | 809 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 502 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.33% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,549 | 3.58 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 6,935 | 4.27 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 2,770 | 1.26 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 2,613 | 4.04 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Male | 1,231 | 3.96 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.58
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,674 | 8.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,951 | 6.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,348 | 7.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 808 | 2.68% |
| High School Graduate | 10,651 | 35.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,952 | 16.4% |
| Some College | 6,817 | 22.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,617 | 11,920 | 1,270 |
| White | 8,134 | 7,220 | 983 |
| 2+ Races | 7,251 | 5,209 | 466 |
| Other Race | 4,092 | 2,570 | 323 |
| Asian | 3,197 | 2,324 | 803 |
| Black | 550 | 489 | 47 |
| Native American | 375 | 216 | 0 |
| Islander | 86 | 67 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $62,917 | $39,591 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,962 | $79,167 | $86,944 |
| High School Graduate | $37,783 | $47,373 | $29,355 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,997 | $40,471 | $25,852 |
| Overall | $40,105 | $48,013 | $31,570 |
| Some College | $45,813 | $56,550 | $35,370 |
$40,105
Average Earnings
$48,013
Average Male
$31,570
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.93% of Ceres residents speak only English, while 59.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31,708 | 4,831 | 15.24% |
| Multiple | 12,843 | 2,194 | 17.08% |
| White | 10,623 | 1,788 | 16.83% |
| Other | 7,096 | 1,226 | 17.28% |
| Asian | 4,153 | 432 | 10.4% |
| Black | 748 | 117 | 15.64% |
| Islander | 153 | 21 | 13.73% |
| Native | 479 | 8 | 1.67% |
15.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.2%
Male Poverty Rate
15.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ceres is Other, with 17.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ceres is Native, with 1.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.65% |
| High School | 11.8% |
| Some College | 9.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.27% |
| Female Employed | 7.53% |
| Male Employed | 4.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,871 | $87,502 |
| Households | $70,191 | $83,627 |
| Married Families | $88,106 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,132 | $52,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,447
Number of Veterans
1,366
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 596 |
| Second Gulf War | 364 |
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 411 |
| 75+ | 355 |
| 55 to 64 | 249 |
| 18 to 34 | 221 |
| 35 to 54 | 211 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,028 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 425 | 1.99% |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 1.85% |
| Other Race | 126 | 2.6% |
| Native American | 65 | 14.77% |
| Black | 58 | 9.46% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.98%
Born in Ceres
72.72%
Native Born
27.28%
Foreign Born
14.5%
Non Citizen
12.77%
Naturalized
72.72% of Ceres residents were born in the United States, with 63.98% having been born in California. 14.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,633 | -294 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 46,927 | -294 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 47,221 | -294 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 47,515 | -294 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 47,809 | -294 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 48,103 | -294 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 48,397 | -280 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 48,677 | -421 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 49,098 | -181 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 49,279 | 683 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 48,596 | 160 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 48,436 | 193 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 48,243 | 329 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 47,914 | 492 | 1.04% |
| 2015 | 47,422 | 477 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 46,945 | 425 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 46,520 | 222 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 46,298 | 190 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 46,108 | 176 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 45,932 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 34,609 | 8,295 | 31.52% |
| 1990 | 26,314 | 13,033 | 98.13% |
| 1980 | 13,281 | 7,252 | 120.29% |
| 1970 | 6,029 | 1,623 | 36.84% |
| 1960 | 4,406 | 2,055 | 87.41% |
| 1950 | 2,351 | 1,019 | 76.5% |
| 1940 | 1,332 | 351 | 35.78% |
| 1930 | 981 | 344 | 54% |
| 1920 | 637 | -45,996 | -98.63% |