Ceres, CA Demographics

A map of Ceres's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	32,166	31,624	65.2%	64.1%
White	10,275	10,586	20.8%	21.5%
Asian	5,150	4,068	10.4%	8.3%
Multiracial	883	1,387	1.8%	2.8%
Black	569	897	1.2%	1.8%
Native American/Other	299	740	0.6%	1.5%

Ceres, California has an estimated population of 49,342, a less than 1% change from the 49,302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% Hispanic, 20.8% White, 10.4% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ceres, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ceres has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ceres, that probability was 53.4% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ceres is ranked the 191st most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ceres was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ceres's White Population

10,275 residents of Ceres, or 20.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ceres is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Ceres ranks 1283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ceres's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Ceres's population has decreased from 21.5% to 20.8%.

Ceres is more White than neighboring Parklawn (5.8% White), Bystrom (12.1% White), and Bret Harte (3.4% White). Ceres is less White than neighboring Airport (31.7% White), and Cowan (61.4% White).

Ceres's Black Population

569 residents of Ceres, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ceres is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Ceres ranks 469th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ceres's Black population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Black residents' share of Ceres's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.2%.

Ceres is more Black than neighboring Parklawn (0% Black), Bystrom (0% Black), Airport (0% Black), Bret Harte (0.3% Black), and Cowan (0% Black).

Ceres's Asian Population

5,150 residents of Ceres, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ceres is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Ceres ranks 346th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ceres's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. Asian residents' share of Ceres's population has increased from 8.3% to 10.4%.

Ceres is more Asian than neighboring Parklawn (0% Asian), Bystrom (7.3% Asian), Airport (2% Asian), Bret Harte (0.2% Asian), and Cowan (0% Asian).

Ceres's Hispanic Population

32,166 residents of Ceres, or 65.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ceres is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ceres ranks 284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ceres's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Ceres's population has increased from 64.1% to 65.2%.

Ceres is more Hispanic than neighboring Airport (59.5% Hispanic), and Cowan (38.6% Hispanic). Ceres is less Hispanic than neighboring Parklawn (89.6% Hispanic), Bystrom (78.8% Hispanic), and Bret Harte (93.2% Hispanic).

Ceres's Native American/Other Population

299 residents of Ceres, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ceres is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ceres ranks 634th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ceres's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ceres's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Ceres is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bystrom (0% Native American/Other), Airport (0% Native American/Other), Bret Harte (0.2% Native American/Other), and Cowan (0% Native American/Other).

Ceres's Multiracial Population

883 residents of Ceres, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ceres is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Ceres ranks 1208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ceres's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ceres's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.8%.

Ceres is more Multiracial than neighboring Cowan (0% Multiracial). Ceres is less Multiracial than neighboring Parklawn (3.9% Multiracial), Airport (6.9% Multiracial), and Bret Harte (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.