El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito: city in Contra Costa County, California, United States
About
El Cerrito is a city located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,549. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,403 inhabitants.
The city was created 108 years ago in 1917.
Quick Facts about El Cerrito
| Population | 25,403 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Postal code | 94530 |
| Plate code | 510 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.9158,-122.3116 |
| Altitude | 226 feet / 69 meters |
| Establishment | August 23, 1917 (108 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 08:36:06 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 7.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
El Cerrito is located at 37°54'57"N 122°18'42"W (37.9157600, -122.3116400).
El Cerrito map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of El Cerrito
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of El Cerrito increased by 7.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,549 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,845 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,074 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,323 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,551 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,902 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,458 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,468 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,607 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,508 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,403 | -0.41% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in El Cerrito
1Hotel Mira Vista - Berkeley North
6009 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102320900 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in El Cerrito
1El Cerrito City Hall
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154300 | Website available
2El Cerrito Building Inspection
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154360 | Website available
3El Cerrito City Manager
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154371 | Website available
4El Cerrito Finance Department
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154310 | Website available
5El Cerrito Administrative Services
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154315
6El Cerrito City Clerk
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154305 | Website available
7El Cerrito Corporation Yard
7450 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154355 | Website available
8Planning Division
10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, United States View details
Phone: +15102154330 | Website available
People born in El Cerrito (4)
People born in El Cerrito, including computer programmer Eric Allman, politician Kim Gillan, saxophonist Norbert Stachel, .
More notable people
- Les Green (American film editor) he was born in 25/09/1925
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Cerrito, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112127 | Church Divinity School of the Pacific | Berkeley (CA) | 94709-1211 |
Nearby Transit Stations (46)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Cerrito, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | Richmond station | 1700 Nevin Avenue | RAIL |
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| EMY | Emeryville station | 5885 Horton Street | RAIL |
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
| SFW | San Francisco (Wharf), California | Beach St. & The Embarcadero | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to El Cerrito.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Cerr Post Office | El Cerrito (CA) | 94530 |
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 128,544 | The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Antioch | 111,605 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Richmond | 110,038 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| San Ramon | 82,865 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Pittsburg | 72,622 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Walnut Creek | 69,936 | The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Brentwood | 65,017 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Danville | 44,883 | Town in Contra Costa County, California |
| Oakley | 42,710 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Martinez | 38,027 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,781 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| San Pablo | 30,779 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Hercules | 26,221 | City in western Contra Costa County, California |
| Lafayette | 25,992 | City in California |
| Bay Point | 21,534 | Census designated place in California |
| Orinda | 19,557 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
El Cerrito distances to largest California cities