Ceres
City in Stanislaus County, California
Ceres is a city in Stanislaus County, California, with 49,302 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Parklawn, 0.9 miles NW.
- 49,302residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.6 km²
- 5,190 / sq mipopulation density
- 95351ZIP code
About Ceres
Ceres is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. Its population was 49,302 at the 2020 U.S. census, up from 45,417 at the 2010 U.S. census. It is part of the Modesto metropolitan statistical area.
Ceres is located in the San Joaquin Valley along State Route 99, south of Modesto and north of Turlock in Stanislaus County. Ceres is named after the Roman goddess of agriculture.
The newspaper in Ceres is called the Ceres Courier, which has been in publication since 1910. The offices of the Ceres Courier were relocated from an address in downtown Ceres in 2012. It has since combined day-to-day operations with its sister paper, the Turlock Journal, in Turlock. Jeff Benziger was appointed editor in 1987. The city also has a Spanish-language paper.
Ceres hosts annual events at different times of the year. Spring brings the Ceres Street Faire on the first weekend in May. Skies the Limit, Ceres Hot Air Balloon Festival, Concert in the Park is a regular summer event. Halloween Fun Festival marks the fall, followed by the colorful, and much-attended, Christmas Tree Lane opening ceremony.
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- Median household income
- $79,025
- Median home value
- $424,800
- Median rent
- $1,639/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Ceres had 49,302 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 49,302 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,190 per sq mi (2,004 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ceres at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Stanislaus County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 49,302 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.50 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5988° N, 120.9680° W |
| ZIP code | 95351 |
| Official website | ci.ceres.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0612524 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ceres
- Parklawn0.9 mi NW
- Bystrom1.6 mi NW
- Bret Harte2.0 mi W
- Airport2.4 mi N
- Rouse2.6 mi NW
- Cowan2.9 mi SW
- Modesto3.3 mi NW
- West Modesto3.8 mi W
- Riverdale Park3.9 mi W
- Keyes4.2 mi SE
- Empire4.5 mi NE
- Monterey Park Tract5.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Ceres
What county is Ceres in?
Ceres is in Stanislaus County, California.
What is the population of Ceres, CA?
49,302 people lived in Ceres at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ceres, CA?
The ZIP code of Ceres is 95351.
What is the elevation of Ceres?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ceres?
Parklawn (0.9 mi), Bystrom (1.6 mi), Bret Harte (2.0 mi), Airport (2.4 mi), Rouse (2.6 mi).
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