Ceres, CA Demographics

A map of Ceres's Population by Race

Ceres, California had a population of 49,302 in 2020. It was 21.5% White, 1.8% Black, 8.3% Asian, 64.1% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ceres, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Ceres is the 194th most populous. 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's White Population

10,586 residents of Ceres identify as White, or 21.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Ceres less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Ceres is ranked #1283 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ceres is more White than neighboring Parklawn (10.5% White), Bystrom (12.5% White), Airport (20.8% White), and Bret Harte (9.1% White). Ceres is less White than neighboring Cowan (30.4% White).

Ceres's Black Population

897 residents of Ceres identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ceres roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Ceres is ranked #463 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ceres is more Black than neighboring Parklawn (0.3% Black), Bystrom (0.7% Black), Bret Harte (0.3% Black), and Cowan (0.3% Black). Ceres is less Black than neighboring Airport (2.2% Black).

Ceres's Asian Population

4,068 residents of Ceres identify as Asian, or 8.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ceres slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Ceres is ranked #344 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ceres is more Asian than neighboring Parklawn (0.5% Asian), Bystrom (1.9% Asian), Airport (2.2% Asian), Bret Harte (0.8% Asian), and Cowan (1.2% Asian).

Ceres's Hispanic Population

31,624 residents of Ceres identify as Hispanic, or 64.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ceres considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Ceres is ranked #284 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ceres is less Hispanic than neighboring Parklawn (86.2% Hispanic), Bystrom (82.3% Hispanic), Airport (70.3% Hispanic), Bret Harte (88.1% Hispanic), and Cowan (66.4% Hispanic).

Ceres's Native American/Other Population

740 residents of Ceres identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ceres roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Ceres is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ceres is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parklawn (1% Native American/Other), Bystrom (0.9% Native American/Other), Airport (0.9% Native American/Other), Bret Harte (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cowan (0.3% Native American/Other).

Ceres's Multiracial Population

1,387 residents of Ceres identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ceres roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Ceres is ranked #1200 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ceres is more Multiracial than neighboring Parklawn (1.4% Multiracial), Bystrom (1.7% Multiracial), Bret Harte (1.2% Multiracial), and Cowan (1.5% Multiracial). Ceres is less Multiracial than neighboring Airport (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.