El Cerrito, CA Demographics
A map of El Cerrito's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 2,858 | 56.5% |
White | 1,690 | 33.4% |
Asian | 182 | 3.6% |
Multiracial | 164 | 3.2% |
Black | 101 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 63 | 1.2% |
El Cerrito, California had a population of 5,058 in 2020. It was 33.4% White, 2.0% Black, 3.6% Asian, 56.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of El Cerrito, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cerrito is the 655th 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).
El Cerrito's White Population
1,690 residents of El Cerrito identify as White, or 33.4%. This makes the White share of the population of El Cerrito roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cerrito is ranked #1141 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
El Cerrito is more White than neighboring Home Gardens (13.8% White), Corona (31.7% White), and Coronita (31.7% White). El Cerrito is less White than neighboring El Sobrante (36.8% White), and Norco (50.1% White).
El Cerrito's Black Population
101 residents of El Cerrito identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of El Cerrito roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cerrito is ranked #431 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
El Cerrito is more Black than neighboring Coronita (1.1% Black). El Cerrito is less Black than neighboring Home Gardens (2.3% Black), Corona (5.2% Black), El Sobrante (6.8% Black), and Norco (5.9% Black).
El Cerrito's Asian Population
182 residents of El Cerrito identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of El Cerrito slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cerrito is ranked #591 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
El Cerrito is more Asian than neighboring Norco (3.3% Asian). El Cerrito is less Asian than neighboring Home Gardens (6.8% Asian), Corona (11.8% Asian), El Sobrante (19.7% Asian), and Coronita (4.2% Asian).
El Cerrito's Hispanic Population
2,858 residents of El Cerrito identify as Hispanic, or 56.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of El Cerrito larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cerrito is ranked #344 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
El Cerrito is more Hispanic than neighboring Corona (46.5% Hispanic), El Sobrante (31.4% Hispanic), and Norco (36.1% Hispanic). El Cerrito is less Hispanic than neighboring Home Gardens (74.6% Hispanic), and Coronita (60.3% Hispanic).
El Cerrito's Native American/Other Population
63 residents of El Cerrito identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of El Cerrito 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, El Cerrito is ranked #790 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
El Cerrito is more Native American/Other than neighboring Home Gardens (0.9% Native American/Other), Corona (1.1% Native American/Other), Norco (1.1% Native American/Other), and Coronita (0.7% Native American/Other).
El Cerrito's Multiracial Population
164 residents of El Cerrito identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of El Cerrito roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, El Cerrito is ranked #1141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
El Cerrito is more Multiracial than neighboring Home Gardens (1.6% Multiracial), and Coronita (2% Multiracial). El Cerrito is less Multiracial than neighboring Corona (3.7% Multiracial), El Sobrante (4.2% Multiracial), and Norco (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.