Ceres, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
48,918
Population
5,149/sq mi density
$76,862
Median Income
$26,670 per capita
$397,200
Home Value
$450,454 Zillow
$1,584
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
395
Violent Crime/100K
1,875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$76,862 median income, 10.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$397,200 home value, $1,584/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
395 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
48,918
Census 2023
Population Density
5,149
per square mile
Land Area
8.0
square miles (20.8 km²)
Median Age
32.7 yrs
16% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 65.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
36.9%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
65.6%
Asian
9.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 40% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 59.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
40%
Spanish
59.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
27.7%
Veterans
4.4%
27% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.4%
12% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.4%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.6%
12% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 48,918 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,149 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.1% |
| Female | 47.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
Language
| English Only | 40.0% |
| Spanish | 59.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 27.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% |
| Disability | 11.4% |
| Health Insurance | 92.4% |
| Uninsured | 7.6% |
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |