Population 48,366 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cerritos
Household size in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.31 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.28 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.26 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Cerritos is a place of big households: 3.00 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.31, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Cerritos skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, as it has nationally. Only 64 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in Cerritos, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 58 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cerritos
Renters in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cerritos is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Cerritos: just 2.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Cerritos run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1969.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,730 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,915 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,512 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,005 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,275 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Cerritos runs $3,005 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,275 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cerritos
Bachelor's degrees in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.0% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.9% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.6% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Cerritos is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Cerritos has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five California cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cerritos is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Compared with other California cities, Cerritos has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cerritos
| Period | Cerritos | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cerritos is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cerritos compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos | 3.00 | 48.4 | 5.4% | 24.3% | 2.6% | 1973 | $3,005 | 57.6% | 94.0% | 5.1% |
| Artesia | 3.46 | 42.0 | 9.3% | 50.4% | 7.5% | 1968 | $2,050 | 32.3% | 78.5% | 10.2% |
| La Palma | 2.99 | 44.5 | 10.1% | 31.4% | 3.4% | 1971 | $2,554 | 49.2% | 93.1% | 3.6% |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 3.61 | 38.0 | 20.3% | 56.1% | 5.3% | 1966 | $1,732 | 16.9% | 67.6% | 4.3% |
| Norwalk | 3.74 | 38.1 | 14.2% | 31.7% | 3.0% | 1961 | $2,207 | 21.0% | 76.8% | 5.5% |
| Lakewood | 3.08 | 40.3 | 9.4% | 28.5% | 4.1% | 1958 | $2,467 | 33.1% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| Cypress | 3.07 | 42.5 | 7.3% | 30.9% | 5.2% | 1973 | $2,648 | 50.0% | 92.2% | 5.6% |
| Buena Park | 3.42 | 38.0 | 14.4% | 47.9% | 4.1% | 1970 | $2,338 | 32.4% | 84.8% | 5.8% |
| Bellflower | 3.25 | 37.0 | 17.5% | 60.7% | 4.7% | 1966 | $1,939 | 21.4% | 80.2% | 7.3% |
| La Mirada | 3.03 | 42.5 | 9.3% | 25.6% | 3.5% | 1965 | $2,329 | 40.8% | 91.9% | 4.0% |
| Los Alamitos | 2.68 | 39.3 | 15.6% | 54.4% | 6.5% | 1973 | $2,575 | 44.4% | 95.1% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cerritos. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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