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.

San Jacinto, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

55,180

Median Agei

31.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

64.4%35,523

White

20.7%11,438

Two or More

5.1%2,812

Black

5%2,758

Asian

2.7%1,499

Other

1.3%743

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%293

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%114

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%1,604

High School Diploma

26%8,943

Some College (<1 yr)

10.2%3,521

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%5,187

Associate's Degree

8.6%2,947

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%3,308

Master's Degree

3.3%1,144

Professional Degree

1%346

Doctorate

0.3%99

HS or Higher

78.9%

BA or Higher

14.3%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$433,700

Median Renti

$1,615

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%10,950

Renter-Occupied

25%3,648

Total Units

15,420

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%741

$50K–$100K

3.2%354

$100K–$150K

1.4%157

$150K–$200K

1.1%121

$200K–$300K

8.2%899

$300K–$500K

49.6%5,435

$500K–$1M

28.5%3,123

$1M+

1.1%120

Rent Distribution

Under $500

138

$500–$750

195

$750–$1,000

133

$1,000–$1,250

633

$1,250–$1,500

445

$1,500–$2,000

684

$2,000+

1,174

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%194

2010–2019

11.8%1,821

2000–2009

37.9%5,847

1990–1999

11.7%1,799

1980–1989

13.8%2,125

1970–1979

12.4%1,909

1960–1969

4.6%702

1950–1959

2.1%321

1940–1949

1.4%209

1939 or earlier

3.2%493

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%10,734

Electricity

18.7%2,724

Solar

2.9%418

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%356

No Fuel

2.2%314

Other

0.3%43

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,647

Mean Household Incomei

$97,646

Per Capita Incomei

$27,157

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

25,478

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%504

$10K–$15K

2.9%423

$15K–$20K

2.6%383

$20K–$25K

2.9%426

$25K–$30K

3.1%447

$30K–$35K

3.6%523

$35K–$40K

3%445

$40K–$45K

4%589

$45K–$50K

3.4%499

$50K–$60K

7.1%1,043

$60K–$75K

9.6%1,406

$75K–$100K

14.5%2,114

$100K–$125K

11.5%1,673

$125K–$150K

8.5%1,238

$150K–$200K

11.4%1,665

$200K+

8.4%1,220

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

281

Residentsi

662

Avg. Tenant Renti

$649/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

51 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers265 homes89% occupied$649/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,647/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

76%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

16%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% 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

11,75321.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

8,696

Philippines

655

Guatemala

345

India

Germany

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,422

Avg. Commutei

40.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,075

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,590(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured