Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ceres, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

49,342

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65.2%32,166

White

20.8%10,275

Asian

10.4%5,150

Two or More

1.8%883

Black

1.2%569

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%136

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%126

Other

0.1%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%1,411

High School Diploma

28.7%8,650

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%2,026

Some College (1+ yr)

14%4,233

Associate's Degree

6.2%1,879

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%2,928

Master's Degree

2.1%629

Professional Degree

0.6%190

Doctorate

0.2%71

HS or Higher

73.1%

BA or Higher

12.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$424,800

Median Renti

$1,639

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%8,983

Renter-Occupied

35.6%4,960

Total Units

14,417

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%500

$50K–$100K

2.2%194

$100K–$150K

1.6%148

$150K–$200K

2.7%240

$200K–$300K

7.1%637

$300K–$500K

55.5%4,982

$500K–$1M

24.1%2,167

$1M+

1.3%115

Rent Distribution

Under $500

192

$500–$750

355

$750–$1,000

444

$1,000–$1,250

390

$1,250–$1,500

548

$1,500–$2,000

1,617

$2,000+

1,210

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%12

2010–2019

3.1%442

2000–2009

23.8%3,425

1990–1999

14.7%2,120

1980–1989

19.7%2,843

1970–1979

22.2%3,194

1960–1969

4.9%701

1950–1959

6.9%993

1940–1949

1.5%219

1939 or earlier

3.2%468

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%10,403

Electricity

21%2,926

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%188

Solar

1.2%165

No Fuel

1.1%158

Other

0.4%54

Wood

0.4%49

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,025

Mean Household Incomei

$95,574

Per Capita Incomei

$27,716

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

10.2%

Labor Forcei

22,710

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%645

$10K–$15K

5.1%717

$15K–$20K

3.4%475

$20K–$25K

3.3%462

$25K–$30K

1.6%219

$30K–$35K

1.8%257

$35K–$40K

5.2%730

$40K–$45K

2.8%388

$45K–$50K

3.1%426

$50K–$60K

7.7%1,079

$60K–$75K

9%1,249

$75K–$100K

13.6%1,901

$100K–$125K

11.3%1,572

$125K–$150K

10.1%1,407

$150K–$200K

9.9%1,375

$200K+

7.5%1,041

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

522

Residentsi

1,204

Avg. Tenant Renti

$600/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing48 homes95% occupied$704/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers269 homes89% occupied$654/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8205 homes93% occupied$505/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,025/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

69%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

23.4%

Low income$40K–$63K/yr

5.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $63K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

78.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.4% of subsidized households are minority

17.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

13,71527.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

9,231

India

1,875

Philippines

211

Korea

183

China

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,611

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,402

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,307(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured