Cressey, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 386, Cressey's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Cressey is a small community located in California, within Merced County. The total population is 386. It ranks as the 1271st most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cressey is 55.6 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 10.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cressey is $90,333. This is 9% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $225,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $734,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cressey is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cressey is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (58.6% vs 33.8%).

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cressey, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.