Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hemet, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

91,326

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

48.2%43,992

White

32.7%29,901

Black

9.8%8,992

Two or More

4.5%4,068

Asian

3.4%3,114

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%707

Other

0.5%437

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%115

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%3,028

High School Diploma

27.2%17,289

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%5,759

Some College (1+ yr)

17%10,789

Associate's Degree

8.1%5,151

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%6,768

Master's Degree

3.9%2,459

Professional Degree

0.5%342

Doctorate

0.4%252

HS or Higher

81.7%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$352,200

Median Renti

$1,575

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.3%20,315

Renter-Occupied

37.7%12,270

Total Units

35,345

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%2,704

$50K–$100K

7.7%1,558

$100K–$150K

3.7%747

$150K–$200K

3.2%655

$200K–$300K

11.8%2,401

$300K–$500K

43.6%8,854

$500K–$1M

16%3,252

$1M+

0.7%144

Rent Distribution

Under $500

347

$500–$750

500

$750–$1,000

822

$1,000–$1,250

1,658

$1,250–$1,500

2,181

$1,500–$2,000

3,305

$2,000+

3,195

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%441

2010–2019

3.9%1,380

2000–2009

20.3%7,165

1990–1999

12%4,237

1980–1989

21.1%7,442

1970–1979

21.7%7,667

1960–1969

11.6%4,114

1950–1959

4.5%1,599

1940–1949

1.5%532

1939 or earlier

2.2%768

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.1%24,785

Electricity

20%6,532

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%443

Solar

1.1%350

No Fuel

0.7%223

Wood

0.6%208

Other

0.1%35

Fuel Oil

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,719

Mean Household Incomei

$81,460

Per Capita Incomei

$30,507

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

38,266

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%2,195

$10K–$15K

3.8%1,240

$15K–$20K

4.9%1,592

$20K–$25K

4.5%1,479

$25K–$30K

4.6%1,496

$30K–$35K

4.8%1,567

$35K–$40K

5.3%1,722

$40K–$45K

3.6%1,164

$45K–$50K

5%1,637

$50K–$60K

8.7%2,842

$60K–$75K

9.1%2,962

$75K–$100K

12.5%4,068

$100K–$125K

7.6%2,467

$125K–$150K

6.1%1,984

$150K–$200K

6.3%2,046

$200K+

6.5%2,124

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,601

Residentsi

2,659

Avg. Tenant Renti

$535/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,297 homes89% occupied$543/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8148 homes93% occupied$606/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC139 homes98% occupied$402/mo rent

811/PRAC17 homes98% occupied$405/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,719/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

79.9%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

15.8%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

4.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.6% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17,74719.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

10,888

Philippines

1,218

United Kingdom

434

Guatemala

372

India

270

Canada

226

Germany

198

Korea

129

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

33,609

Avg. Commutei

36.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

35,036

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,480(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured