El Cerrito is a CDP located in Contra Costa County California. El Cerrito has a 2024 population of 5,366. El Cerrito is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,269 in 2020.
The average household income in El Cerrito is $126,261 with a poverty rate of 5.44%. The median age in El Cerrito is 35.7 years: 35.3 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cerrito was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,468 | 48.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,235 | 24.12% |
| Other race | 1,167 | 22.79% |
| Asian | 163 | 3.18% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 1,461 | 3.49 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 752 | 4.13 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 335 | 1.27 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Female | 212 | 4.69 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Male | 162 | 3.51 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.49
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 392 | 11.4% |
| Associates Degree | 358 | 10.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 389 | 11.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 2.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,135 | 32.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 8.14% |
| Some College | 784 | 22.79% |
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 | 1,628 | 1,599 | 298 |
| Hispanic | 1,469 | 922 | 127 |
| Other Race | 840 | 509 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 282 | 76 |
| Asian | 163 | 163 | 0 |
| Black | 43 | 40 | 40 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 93.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,827 | $66,447 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,221 | $56,689 | $48,029 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,309 | $70,865 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,600 | $65,545 | $46,848 |
| Some College | $61,192 | $59,827 | $62,111 |
$58,600
Average Earnings
$65,545
Average Male
$46,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.26% of El Cerrito residents speak only English, while 44.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,047 | 197 | 9.62% |
| Hispanic | 2,401 | 72 | 3% |
| Other | 1,156 | 58 | 5.02% |
| Multiple | 1,235 | 11 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 163 | 6 | 3.68% |
| Black | 77 | 5 | 6.49% |
5.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.25%
Male Poverty Rate
7.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is White, with 9.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is Multiple, with 0.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.02% |
| High School | 7.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.87% |
| Some College | 2.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.22% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,000 | $127,604 |
| Households | $122,472 | $126,261 |
| Married Families | $133,646 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,347 | $88,630 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 3.95% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 9.44% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
4%
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
69.03%
Born in El Cerrito
80.65%
Native Born
19.35%
Foreign Born
8.44%
Non Citizen
10.92%
Naturalized
80.65% of El Cerrito residents were born in the United States, with 69.03% having been born in California. 8.44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,366 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 5,347 | 19 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 5,328 | 235 | 4.61% |
| 2021 | 5,093 | -176 | -3.34% |
| 2020 | 5,269 | -361 | -6.41% |
| 2019 | 5,630 | 159 | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 5,471 | -37 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 5,508 | -191 | -3.35% |
| 2016 | 5,699 | 118 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 5,581 | 30 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 5,551 | 221 | 4.15% |
| 2013 | 5,330 | -27 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 5,357 | 298 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 5,059 | -41 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 5,100 | 0 | 0% |