El Cerrito: Demographics & People
5,325 people call El Cerrito home, in 1,501 households. Median age 35.7 years. (1.3y younger than Riverside County; 2.2y younger than California). Population is 52% Hispanic or Latino and 30% White (non-Hispanic). 80% of households are family-led.
- 3.5 people per household.
- 20% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 5,325; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 2,418,185 people |
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| Population | 5,325 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 35.7y is 3.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 35.7 years (vs California 37.9y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,325 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 7.7% |
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| Black population | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 51.9% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 30.5% |
Households & Family Composition
1,501 households. 80% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 1,197 households |
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| Households that are families | 79.7% |
| Total households | 1,501 households |