El Cerrito Authority
El Cerrito is a high-income, family-oriented small town of 5,325.
El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito is a California town in Riverside County, California, home to 5,325 residents. Median household income reaches $108,882, ranking the city among the wealthiest in California.
Definition and scope
El Cerrito sits within Riverside County, California, one of California's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file).
Who lives here
El Cerrito has approximately 5,325 residents. The median age is 35.7 years. Roughly 82% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $627,400.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 30.5%
- Black or African American: 2.6%
- Hispanic or Latino: 51.9%
- Asian: 7.7%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in El Cerrito is $108,882. Poverty rate stands at 6.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.4%. Educational attainment: 21.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
References
- California State Authority — state-level reference for California.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.