Cerritos, CA Demographics

A map of Cerritos's Population by Race

Cerritos, California has an estimated population of 47,867, a decrease from the 49,578 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.7% Asian, 16.0% Hispanic, 11.7% White, 5.7% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cerritos, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cerritos is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Cerritos, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cerritos is ranked the 197th 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). Cerritos was ranked the 192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cerritos's White Population

5,598 residents of Cerritos, or 11.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cerritos is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Cerritos ranks 1403rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cerritos's White population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Cerritos's population has decreased from 12.8% to 11.7%.

Cerritos is more White than neighboring Hawaiian Gardens (6.7% White), and Norwalk (10.3% White). Cerritos is less White than neighboring Artesia (13.1% White), La Palma (20.7% White), and Lakewood (30.4% White).

Cerritos's Black Population

2,746 residents of Cerritos, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cerritos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Cerritos ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cerritos's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Black residents' share of Cerritos's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.7%.

Cerritos is more Black than neighboring Artesia (5.2% Black), La Palma (3.2% Black), Hawaiian Gardens (3.8% Black), and Norwalk (3.8% Black). Cerritos is less Black than neighboring Lakewood (7% Black).

Cerritos's Asian Population

29,516 residents of Cerritos, or 61.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cerritos is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Cerritos ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cerritos's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Cerritos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 61.7%.

Cerritos is more Asian than neighboring Artesia (43.2% Asian), La Palma (54.1% Asian), Hawaiian Gardens (12.5% Asian), Norwalk (12.9% Asian), and Lakewood (17% Asian).

Cerritos's Hispanic Population

7,659 residents of Cerritos, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cerritos is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Cerritos ranks 1060th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cerritos's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cerritos's population has increased from 14.3% to 16.0%.

Cerritos is less Hispanic than neighboring Artesia (33.1% Hispanic), La Palma (16.5% Hispanic), Hawaiian Gardens (75.6% Hispanic), Norwalk (70.4% Hispanic), and Lakewood (38.9% Hispanic).

Cerritos's Native American/Other Population

405 residents of Cerritos, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cerritos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Cerritos ranks 1032nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cerritos's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cerritos's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Cerritos is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Palma (0.6% Native American/Other). Cerritos is less Native American/Other than neighboring Artesia (4.2% Native American/Other), Hawaiian Gardens (1.1% Native American/Other), Norwalk (1.4% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (1.7% Native American/Other).

Cerritos's Multiracial Population

1,943 residents of Cerritos, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cerritos is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cerritos ranks 1113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cerritos's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cerritos's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.1%.

Cerritos is more Multiracial than neighboring Artesia (1.2% Multiracial), Hawaiian Gardens (0.3% Multiracial), and Norwalk (1.2% Multiracial). Cerritos is less Multiracial than neighboring La Palma (4.9% Multiracial), and Lakewood (5% 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.