El Cerrito, CA is a small city located in the East Bay Area of Northern California, with a population of 25,898 people and a population density of 6,946 people per square mile. The city is home to many local businesses such as the El Cerrito Plaza Shopping Center and various cafes and restaurants that offer cuisines from around the world. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include exploring the nearby hills and trails of Tilden Regional Park and McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, as well as enjoying the city's two public golf courses. Organizations such as El Cerrito's Teen Services provide programs for teens in music production, band leadership, songwriting and guitar lessons. Sports enthusiasts can attend local sporting events at El Cerrito High School or have fun at Pinole Valley High School’s football games or basketball games at Contra Costa College. El Cerrito provides something for everyone to enjoy!
The population in El Cerrito is 25,898. There are 7,082 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in El Cerrito is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in El Cerrito is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in El Cerrito
- 55.1% are married
- 9.4% are divorced
- 31.8% are married with children
- 7.7% have children, but are single
Race in El Cerrito
- 47.1% are White
- 5.2% are Black
- 28.6% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 11.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.2% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander