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 $134,011 with a poverty rate of 8.98%. The median age in El Cerrito is 36.5 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Cerrito was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,888 | 54.2% |
| Other race | 1,223 | 22.95% |
| Two or more races | 966 | 18.13% |
| Asian | 167 | 3.13% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,436 | 3.69 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 877 | 3.96 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 278 | 5.02 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 184 | 1.05 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Male | 97 | 2.54 | 36.1 | 63.9 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.69
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 369 | 10.3% |
| Associates Degree | 385 | 10.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 11.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 3.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,108 | 30.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 323 | 9.01% |
| Some College | 870 | 24.28% |
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 | 1,651 | 988 | 118 |
| White | 1,598 | 1,577 | 338 |
| Other Race | 850 | 468 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 483 | 319 | 62 |
| Asian | 167 | 167 | 11 |
| Black | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,500 | $63,345 | $39,196 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,222 | $54,694 | $45,561 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $56,111 | $68,679 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,981 | $64,129 | $41,042 |
| Some College | $57,113 | $60,455 | $43,864 |
$54,981
Average Earnings
$64,129
Average Male
$41,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.12% of El Cerrito residents speak only English, while 45.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,679 | 363 | 13.55% |
| Other | 1,223 | 130 | 10.63% |
| White | 2,072 | 97 | 4.68% |
| Asian | 167 | 16 | 9.58% |
| Multiple | 966 | 16 | 1.66% |
| Black | 71 | 1 | 1.41% |
8.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.33%
Male Poverty Rate
8.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is Hispanic, with 13.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Cerrito is Black, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.15% |
| High School | 5.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.36% |
| Some College | 1.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.67% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,081 | $130,492 |
| Households | $122,885 | $134,011 |
| Married Families | $128,683 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,250 | $96,807 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
142
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 3.76% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 9.31% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
67.61%
Born in El Cerrito
79.11%
Native Born
20.89%
Foreign Born
9.53%
Non Citizen
11.36%
Naturalized
79.11% of El Cerrito residents were born in the United States, with 67.61% having been born in California. 9.53% 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% |