Ceres, California Income Statistics
Ceres Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Ceres Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Ceres | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,645 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $51,021 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 6.2% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 7.0% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Ceres is about 23% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Ceres (6.9%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Ceres earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Ceres, California grew by 67.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $76,645 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Ceres
| Metric | Ceres | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.568 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $62,079 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $43,665 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 29.7% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Ceres, it is 0.568, about the same as California's 0.572, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 42% more than women's income in Ceres, California. Over a 35-year career, a 42% wage gap accumulates to roughly $644,490 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ceres, California has widened from about 23% to 30% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 13% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,689 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Ceres widened by 6.3 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Ceres | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 5.6% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,936 people are unemployed in Ceres, California.
The average commute time in Ceres is 23 minutes, about the same as in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Ceres, California has fallen from 17.6% to 9.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 20.0% in 2013.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Ceres, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Ceres, California.
How Rich Is Ceres, California?
Ceres has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $76,645, about 23% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Ceres, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Ceres, California rose 67%, from $45,899 to $76,645. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +67% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Ceres in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Ceres, California was $75,206, up 9% from $68,977 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Ceres in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Ceres, California was $57,254. By 2024 it had risen 34% to $76,645.
Is unemployment high in Ceres, California?
Unemployment in Ceres, California is 9.9%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Ceres, California?
The Gini coefficient in Ceres is 0.568. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Ceres, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Ceres, California has widened from about 23% to 30% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 13% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $8,689 since 2009.
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