Cerritos, CA

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2021 Population

49,630

0.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.6

1.33% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

4.8%

11% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$115,600

5.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$764,200

6.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

22,512

0.535% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Cerritos, CA had a population of 49.6k people with a median age of 45.6 and a median household income of $115,600. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cerritos, CA grew from 49,388 to 49,630, a 0.49% increase and its median household income grew from $109,229 to $115,600, a 5.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cerritos, CA are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (58.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.23%), Other (Hispanic) (5.19%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.98%).

None of the households in Cerritos, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.2% of the residents in Cerritos, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cerritos, CA are Cerritos College (111887) (4,580 degrees awarded in 2021), ABC Adult School (114 degrees), and Fremont College (98 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cerritos, CA was $764,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Cerritos, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cerritos, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Cerritos, CA is home to a population of 49.6k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 42.1% of Cerritos, CA residents were born outside of the country (20.9k people).

In 2021, there were 4.5 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.9k people) in Cerritos, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.41k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.2%

2021 Citizenship

90.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.2% of Cerritos, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cerritos, CA was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cerritos, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cerritos, CA

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
28.9k ± 1.25k
White (Non-Hispanic)
6.41k ± 661
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.08k ± 931

14.6%

Hispanic Population

7.25k people

14.6% of the people in Cerritos, CA are hispanic (7.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cerritos, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,959,545 ± 46,338 people
Philippines
828,655 ± 22,113 people
China
680,942 ± 20,084 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,959,545 California residents, followed by Philippines with 828,655 and China with 680,942.

Foreign-Born Population

42.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.9k people

42.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.1k people

As of 2021, 42.1% of Cerritos, CA residents (20.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cerritos, CA was 42.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cerritos, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
691 ± 138
Gulf War (2001-)
210 ± 119
Korea
197 ± 79

Cerritos, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cerritos, CA employs 22.5k people. The largest industries in Cerritos, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,487 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,157 people), and Manufacturing (2,068 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($99,375), Public Administration ($88,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,510).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,050. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.497, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

22.5k

2021 Value

± 1,075

−0.535%

1 Year decline

± 6.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cerritos, CA declined at a rate of −0.535%, from 22.6k employees to 22.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cerritos, CA, are Management Occupations (2,905 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,642 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,300 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cerritos, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.5k

2021 Value

± 1,075

−0.535%

1 Year decline

± 6.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cerritos, CA declined at a rate of −0.535%, from 22.6k employees to 22.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cerritos, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,487 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,157 people), and Manufacturing (2,068 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cerritos, CA, though some of these residents may live in Cerritos, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,882

Median earning men ± $5,331

$52,840

Median earning women ± $2,923

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($105,417), Public Administration ($96,734), and Manufacturing ($93,210).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($83,517), Public Administration ($73,891), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,969).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cerritos, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cerritos, CA awarded 4,837 degrees. The student population of Cerritos, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,658 male students and 10,419 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cerritos, CA are Hispanic or Latino (3,356 and 69.8%), followed by White (470 and 9.77%), Asian (432 and 8.98%), and Black or African American (251 and 5.22%).

The largest universities in Cerritos, CA by number of degrees awarded are Cerritos College (111887) (4,580 and 94.7%), ABC Adult School (114 and 2.36%), and Fremont College (98 and 2.03%).

The most popular majors in Cerritos, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,561 and 32.3%), General Business Administration & Management (617 and 12.8%), and Retail Management (195 and 4.03%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 19,077 students enrolled in Cerritos, CA, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,274 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biological & Physical Sciences
182 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
322 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
270 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cerritos, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 182 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cerritos, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cerritos College (111887)
4,580 degrees awarded
ABC Adult School
114 degrees awarded
Fremont College
98 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cerritos College (111887) with 4,580 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,626 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cerritos, CA, which is 0.506 times less than the 3,211 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,356 degrees mean that there were 7.14 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 470 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($58) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.89% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.12% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (7.01M), High School or Equivalent (6.74M), and Bachelors Degree (6.25M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cerritos, CA was $764,200 in 2021, which is 3.12 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $716,000 to $764,200, a 6.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Cerritos, CA is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cerritos, CA have an average commute time of 33.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cerritos, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cerritos, CA is $115,600. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Cerritos, CA was Census Tract 5545.11 with a value of $141,296, followed by Census Tract 5545.16 and Census Tract 5545.12, with respective values of $130,000 and $127,702.

Housing

Property

$764,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,562

$11,884

Median Property Taxes

±$627

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cerritos, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cerritos, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2021

72.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.3% of the housing units in Cerritos, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cerritos, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5545.11
Census Tract 5545.16
Census Tract 5545.12

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cerritos, CA was Census Tract 5545.11 with a value of $141,296, followed by Census Tract 5545.16 and Census Tract 5545.12, with respective values of $130,000 and $127,702.

The following map shows all of the places in Cerritos, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$115,600

Median Household Income

± $3,386

15.6k

Number of Households

± 822

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.6k households in Cerritos, CA grew to $115,600 from the previous year's value of $109,229.

The following chart displays the households in Cerritos, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cerritos, CA is from California.

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

0.498

2020 Wage GINI in California

In 2021, the income inequality in California was 0.497 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.12% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (9.2%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Cerritos, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cerritos, CA have a longer commute time (33.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.45% of the workforce in Cerritos, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cerritos, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cerritos, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cerritos, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cerritos, CA (2.37k out of 49.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cerritos, CA is Asian, followed by Black and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.3% of the population of Cerritos, CA has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 18.5% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.426% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see 1354 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1363 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1097 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 245 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,354 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Angeles County, CA

Primary care physicians in Los Angeles County, CA see an average of 1,354 patients per year. This represents a 0.66% decrease from the previous year (1,363 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Angeles County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.71%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

18.5%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.426%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cerritos, CA declined by 5.28% from 3.92% to 3.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cerritos, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.