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.

Hollister, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

43,811

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

69.3%30,372

White

21.9%9,581

Asian

4.1%1,787

Two or More

3.2%1,392

Black

1.1%476

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%101

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%85

Other

0%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%1,240

High School Diploma

25.5%6,999

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%1,683

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%4,445

Associate's Degree

8.8%2,421

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%3,923

Master's Degree

3.9%1,072

Professional Degree

0.7%190

Doctorate

0.3%70

HS or Higher

80.3%

BA or Higher

19.1%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$717,500

Median Renti

$1,914

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.4%8,239

Renter-Occupied

34.6%4,354

Total Units

12,921

Homeownership

65.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%145

$50K–$100K

1.7%137

$100K–$150K

2.2%184

$150K–$200K

0.8%62

$200K–$300K

1.4%119

$300K–$500K

5.7%472

$500K–$1M

83.2%6,853

$1M+

3.2%267

Rent Distribution

Under $500

289

$500–$750

101

$750–$1,000

314

$1,000–$1,250

161

$1,250–$1,500

374

$1,500–$2,000

1,117

$2,000+

1,970

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%324

2010–2019

13.6%1,761

2000–2009

10.3%1,331

1990–1999

25.3%3,270

1980–1989

17.2%2,224

1970–1979

11.4%1,479

1960–1969

6.1%788

1950–1959

4.9%634

1940–1949

1.5%199

1939 or earlier

7.1%911

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.6%8,508

Electricity

24.7%3,108

Solar

3.6%454

No Fuel

1.7%220

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%182

Wood

1%121

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,834

Mean Household Incomei

$131,950

Per Capita Incomei

$39,015

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

22,496

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%333

$10K–$15K

2.7%340

$15K–$20K

2.1%263

$20K–$25K

1.2%150

$25K–$30K

0.4%48

$30K–$35K

1.9%235

$35K–$40K

1.7%218

$40K–$45K

2.5%320

$45K–$50K

2.5%309

$50K–$60K

5.5%692

$60K–$75K

7.5%939

$75K–$100K

13.7%1,731

$100K–$125K

11.6%1,466

$125K–$150K

10.1%1,267

$150K–$200K

15.2%1,912

$200K+

18.8%2,370

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

163

Residentsi

118

Avg. Tenant Renti

$827/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers115 homes96% occupied$954/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 848 homes66% occupied$522/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $111,834/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

64.4%

Very low income$34K–$56K/yr

35.6%

Who Receives This Housing

72.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.9% of subsidized households are minority

3.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17.8% 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

9,66122.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

7,593

Philippines

864

India

109

China

Guatemala

Canada

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,425

Avg. Commutei

36.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,219

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,140(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured