El Cerrito is a city located in Contra Costa County California. El Cerrito has a 2024 population of 25,422. El Cerrito is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,941 in 2020.
The average household income in El Cerrito is $175,112 with a poverty rate of 7.5%. The median age in El Cerrito is 42.4 years: 41.1 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cerrito was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,297 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 7,550 | 29.29% |
| Two or more races | 3,445 | 13.36% |
| Black or African American | 1,208 | 4.69% |
| Other race | 1,055 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 187 | 0.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.15% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,696 | 2.4 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 5,317 | 2.97 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 3,876 | 1.42 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Female | 982 | 2.9 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 521 | 2.88 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 377 | 1.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,133 | 5.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,672 | 33.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,448 | 32.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,234 | 11.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 424 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 2,517 | 12.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,660 | 9,527 | 7,278 |
| Asian | 5,894 | 5,478 | 3,728 |
| Hispanic | 2,379 | 2,215 | 1,000 |
| 2+ Races | 1,858 | 1,794 | 1,083 |
| Black | 982 | 950 | 517 |
| Other Race | 774 | 713 | 391 |
| Native American | 102 | 80 | 18 |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 75.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,678 | $84,782 | $66,869 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,985 | $123,091 | $104,091 |
| High School Graduate | $40,523 | $46,480 | $29,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,167 | $39,808 | $20,000 |
| Overall | $73,972 | $78,306 | $68,750 |
| Some College | $45,951 | $46,944 | $42,431 |
$73,972
Average Earnings
$78,306
Average Male
$68,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.02% of El Cerrito residents speak only English, while 36.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,508 | 865 | 11.52% |
| White | 11,597 | 642 | 5.54% |
| Black | 1,193 | 193 | 16.18% |
| Hispanic | 3,651 | 165 | 4.52% |
| Multiple | 3,438 | 104 | 3.03% |
| Other | 1,046 | 81 | 7.74% |
| Islander | 39 | 14 | 35.9% |
| Native | 187 | 2 | 1.07% |
7.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.09%
Male Poverty Rate
8.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is Islander, with 35.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is Native, with 1.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.25% |
| High School | 17.14% |
| Some College | 9.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.41% |
| Male Employed | 3.86% |
| Female Employed | 3.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $154,728 | $201,770 |
| Households | $127,475 | $175,112 |
| Married Families | $193,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $87,426 | $116,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
485
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 217 |
| 65 to 74 | 159 |
| 35 to 54 | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 3.01% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.87% |
| Black | 55 | 5.34% |
| Other Race | 17 | 2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
44.59%
Born in El Cerrito
68.11%
Native Born
31.89%
Foreign Born
12.88%
Non Citizen
19.01%
Naturalized
68.11% of El Cerrito residents were born in the United States, with 44.59% having been born in California. 12.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,773 | -130 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 24,903 | -130 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 25,033 | -129 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 25,162 | -130 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 25,292 | -130 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 25,422 | -130 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 25,552 | -172 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 25,724 | -175 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 25,899 | -42 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 25,941 | 500 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 25,441 | 98 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 25,343 | 155 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 25,188 | 109 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 25,079 | 230 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 24,849 | 285 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 24,564 | 241 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 24,323 | 267 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 24,056 | 196 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 23,860 | 207 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 23,653 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,171 | 302 | 1.32% |
| 1990 | 22,869 | 138 | 0.61% |
| 1980 | 22,731 | -2,459 | -9.76% |
| 1970 | 25,190 | -247 | -0.97% |
| 1960 | 25,437 | 7,426 | 41.23% |
| 1950 | 18,011 | 11,874 | 193.48% |
| 1940 | 6,137 | 2,267 | 58.58% |
| 1930 | 3,870 | 2,365 | 157.14% |
| 1920 | 1,505 | -23,268 | -93.92% |