El Cerrito, CA Demographics
A map of El Cerrito's Population by Race
El Cerrito, California has an estimated population of 5,325, an increase from the 5,058 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% Hispanic, 30.5% White, 7.7% Asian, 7.3% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of El Cerrito, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
El Cerrito has become considerably more 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 El Cerrito, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
El Cerrito is ranked the 644th 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). El Cerrito was ranked the 655th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
El Cerrito's White Population
1,624 residents of El Cerrito, or 30.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in El Cerrito is slightly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. El Cerrito ranks 1141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Cerrito's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of El Cerrito's population has decreased from 33.4% to 30.5%.
El Cerrito is more White than neighboring Home Gardens (12% White), and Corona (30.4% White). El Cerrito is less White than neighboring El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (39.1% White), Norco (46% White), and Coronita (39.8% White).
El Cerrito's Black Population
136 residents of El Cerrito, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in El Cerrito is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. El Cerrito ranks 440th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Cerrito's Black population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Black residents' share of El Cerrito's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.6%.
El Cerrito is more Black than neighboring Coronita (0% Black). El Cerrito is less Black than neighboring Home Gardens (4.7% Black), Corona (4.9% Black), El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (3.4% Black), and Norco (2.9% Black).
El Cerrito's Asian Population
410 residents of El Cerrito, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in El Cerrito is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. El Cerrito ranks 598th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Cerrito's Asian population has grown by an estimated 125.3%. Asian residents' share of El Cerrito's population has increased from 3.6% to 7.7%.
El Cerrito is more Asian than neighboring Norco (3.6% Asian), and Coronita (6.1% Asian). El Cerrito is less Asian than neighboring Home Gardens (12.9% Asian), Corona (11.6% Asian), and El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (16.7% Asian).
El Cerrito's Hispanic Population
2,764 residents of El Cerrito, or 51.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in El Cerrito is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. El Cerrito ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Cerrito's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of El Cerrito's population has decreased from 56.5% to 51.9%.
El Cerrito is more Hispanic than neighboring Corona (48.1% Hispanic), El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (36% Hispanic), and Norco (42.3% Hispanic). El Cerrito is less Hispanic than neighboring Home Gardens (69.4% Hispanic), and Coronita (52.7% Hispanic).
El Cerrito's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of El Cerrito, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in El Cerrito is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. El Cerrito ranks 790th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Cerrito's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of El Cerrito's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.
El Cerrito is less Native American/Other than neighboring Home Gardens (0.1% Native American/Other), Corona (1% Native American/Other), El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (0.2% Native American/Other), Norco (0.7% Native American/Other), and Coronita (0.3% Native American/Other).
El Cerrito's Multiracial Population
391 residents of El Cerrito, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in El Cerrito is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. El Cerrito ranks 1143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, El Cerrito's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 138.4%. Multiracial residents' share of El Cerrito's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.3%.
El Cerrito is more Multiracial than neighboring Home Gardens (1% Multiracial), Corona (4.1% Multiracial), El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) (4.7% Multiracial), Norco (4.5% Multiracial), and Coronita (1.1% 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.