Census tract · Contra Costa County
Census Tract 3860, Contra Costa County, California
Census Tract 3860, GEOID 06013386000, in Contra Costa County, California, entirely within El Cerrito, Contra Costa County. 3,793 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±455); the 2020 Census counted 3,500.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,793
±455 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,500
Median household income
$83,162
±$21,523 (90% margin)
Contra Costa County: $127,229
Median home value
$897,300
±$76,971 (90% margin)
Contra Costa County: $866,800
Median gross rent
$2,595
±$181 (90% margin)
Contra Costa County: $2,375
Where is Census Tract 3860?
Census Tract 3860 is one of 242 census tracts in Contra Costa County, California. It covers 0.38 square miles of land, 9,186 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 06013386000, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| El Cerrito, Contra Costa County | 100% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 3860: Tract 3700 ($158,438), Tract 3810 ($87,603), Tract 3820 ($61,862), Tract 3830 ($133,804), Tract 3840 ($179,770), Tract 3851 ($152,635), Tract 3852 ($160,893) and Tract 3870 ($126,250). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 3860?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 3860's population at 3,793 (±455) in 1,539 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,500 residents and 1,530 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 3860 | El Cerrito, Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,793±455 | 25,994 |
| Households | 1,539±159 | 10,831 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.24 | 2.39 |
| Housing units | 1,605±152 | 11,247 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 3860?
The median resident of Census Tract 3860 is 33.0 years old; 12.1% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 38.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.6%. 46.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 3860 | El Cerrito, Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0±5.2 | 41.8 |
| Under 18 years | 12.1%±2.9 pts | 16.9% |
| 65 years and over | 16.3%±4.8 pts | 20.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.8%±6.6 pts | 14.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.6%±7.8 pts | 44.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.6%±5.8 pts | 5.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 38.3%±9.2 pts | 28.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 6.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 46.7%±7.4 pts | 31.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 54.1%±8.1 pts | 36.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 2.4% |
| With a disability | 11.0%±4.1 pts | 9.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±5.5 pts | 3.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2%±2.3 pts | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.5%±8.7 pts | 67.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.2%±6.1 pts | 32.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 68.5%±9.6 pts | 84.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 3860 earn?
Half of the 1,539 households in Census Tract 3860 earn less than $83,162 a year (±$21,523), against $127,229 across Contra Costa County: 200th highest of the county's 239 tracts with a reliable estimate. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 3860 | El Cerrito, Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,162±$21,523 | $127,876 |
| Mean household income | $109,833±$17,895 | $175,127 |
| Per capita income | $44,570±$7,085 | $73,055 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±5.8 pts | 6.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.8%±5.7 pts | 2.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3%±3.8 pts | 4.5% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9%±4.6 pts | 96.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±5.7 pts | 96.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 3860?
Owners occupy 25.7% of Census Tract 3860's occupied homes and renters 74.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $897,300 by its owner (±$76,971). The median renter pays $2,595 a month including utilities, and 46.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 3860 | El Cerrito, Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $897,300±$76,971 | $1,124,400 |
| Median gross rent | $2,595±$181 | $2,548 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.2%±12.5 pts | 42.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,417±$1,234 | $4,000 or more |
| Owner-occupied homes | 25.7%±6.2 pts | 58.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 74.3%±6.2 pts | 41.4% |
| Housing units | 1,605±152 | 11,247 |
| Single-family detached homes | 32.3%±6.7 pts | 66.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 3.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±4.0 pts | 13.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.0%±7.4 pts | 7.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 3860 get to work?
37.8% of Census Tract 3860's workers drive alone and 20.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Tract 3860 | El Cerrito, Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.4%±6.1 pts | 65.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0%±4.7 pts | 5.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 37.8%±8.6 pts | 40.6% |
| Carpooled | 2.5%±2.2 pts | 5.9% |
| Public transportation | 30.9%±10.5 pts | 15.3% |
| Walked | 3.3%±2.9 pts | 2.7% |
| Worked from home | 20.9%±7.6 pts | 31.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.2 min±7.8 | 33.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 3860 compare with the other tracts in Contra Costa County?
Among Contra Costa County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 3860 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Contra Costa County | In El Cerrito, Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 168th of 241 | 2nd of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 241 | 4th of 10 |
| Median household income | 200th of 239 | 10th of 10 |
| Per capita income | 172nd of 241 | 10th of 10 |
| Median home value | 92nd of 236 | 10th of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 110th of 236 | 6th of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 134 | 1st of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 239 | 8th of 10 |
| Median age | 222nd of 241 | 10th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 228th of 240 | 9th of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Contra Costa County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3891 | 197th | $85,045±$20,823 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3660.01 | 198th | $84,028±$18,866 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3650.02 | 199th | $83,587±$24,474 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3860 | 200th | $83,162±$21,523 |
| Tract 3362.02 | 201st | $82,955±$15,325 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3511.01 | 202nd | $81,921±$11,595 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3361.01 | 203rd | $81,842±$20,864 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 3860?
Every figure for Census Tract 3860 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections