Cerritos, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Cerritos, California is 48,340 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 195th-largest city in California. The median household income is $133,953, the median home value is $908,600, and the median age is 47.0.
The population has declined 4.5% since 2010 (49,042 → 46,851).
48,340
Population
5539
People / sq mi
$133,953
Median Income
$908,600
Median Home Value
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Cerritos covers 8.7 sq mi of land at 5539 people per square mile.
About Cerritos, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Cerritos: the median home is valued at $908,600. With 48,340 residents, Cerritos is a city in California.
Households take in a median $133,953, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $908,600, with typical rent around $2,909.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 57.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 17.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Cerritos — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Cerritos city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Cerritos city had a population of 49,042 in 2010 and 46,851 in 2024, a -4.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 50,697 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.32%.
46,851
Population (2024)
49,042
Population (2010)
50,697
Peak (2017)
-0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,042 |
| 2011 | 49,223 |
| 2012 | 49,384 |
| 2013 | 49,507 |
| 2014 | 49,532 |
| 2015 | 49,546 |
| 2016 | 50,346 |
| 2017 | 50,697 |
| 2018 | 50,288 |
| 2019 | 49,859 |
| 2020 | 49,394 |
| 2021 | 48,320 |
| 2022 | 47,593 |
| 2023 | 47,111 |
| 2024 | 46,851 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$133,953
Median Household Income
$54,839
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$908,600
Median Home Value
$2,909
Median Rent
74.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.8%
High School+
57.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
70.2%
Public Transit
17.3%
Work From Home
33.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.4%
Foreign Born
42.9%
Non-English at Home
3.3%
Veterans
9.8%
With Disability
96.2%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.6% |
| Public Administration | 7.4% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cerritos, California has a population of 48,340 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 195th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Cerritos, California is $133,953, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Cerritos, California is $908,600, with median monthly rent at $2,909 and a homeownership rate of 74.6%.
The median age in Cerritos, California is 47.0 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
The population has declined 4.5% since 2010 (49,042 → 46,851).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.