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.

Hesperia, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

100,775

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

62.7%63,169

White

26.8%27,048

Black

5.5%5,549

Two or More

2.6%2,611

Asian

1.5%1,519

Other

0.6%637

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%159

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%83

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%1,879

High School Diploma

31.1%19,025

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%5,375

Some College (1+ yr)

14%8,559

Associate's Degree

8.4%5,158

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%4,851

Master's Degree

3.4%2,095

Professional Degree

0.4%222

Doctorate

0.2%110

HS or Higher

77.3%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$409,000

Median Renti

$1,590

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%19,646

Renter-Occupied

32.8%9,599

Total Units

30,425

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%747

$50K–$100K

1.1%225

$100K–$150K

0.8%166

$150K–$200K

2.6%510

$200K–$300K

8.8%1,737

$300K–$500K

61.9%12,159

$500K–$1M

19.7%3,865

$1M+

1.2%237

Rent Distribution

Under $500

185

$500–$750

207

$750–$1,000

562

$1,000–$1,250

1,331

$1,250–$1,500

1,865

$1,500–$2,000

2,658

$2,000+

2,454

Year Built

2020 or later

1%306

2010–2019

6.2%1,887

2000–2009

23.9%7,279

1990–1999

13.3%4,053

1980–1989

27.3%8,292

1970–1979

17%5,165

1960–1969

5.6%1,699

1950–1959

5%1,517

1940–1949

0.4%116

1939 or earlier

0.4%111

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.9%23,962

Electricity

12.8%3,753

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%420

No Fuel

1.3%379

Wood

1.2%350

Solar

0.9%269

Fuel Oil

0.2%71

Other

0.1%41

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,160

Mean Household Incomei

$88,100

Per Capita Incomei

$26,265

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

9.3%

Labor Forcei

42,942

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%1,197

$10K–$15K

3.9%1,153

$15K–$20K

2%585

$20K–$25K

4.9%1,443

$25K–$30K

2.8%832

$30K–$35K

3.1%908

$35K–$40K

4.1%1,191

$40K–$45K

4.7%1,381

$45K–$50K

4%1,172

$50K–$60K

7%2,048

$60K–$75K

10.9%3,200

$75K–$100K

15.4%4,499

$100K–$125K

10.5%3,066

$125K–$150K

8%2,334

$150K–$200K

8.5%2,475

$200K+

6%1,761

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

276

Residentsi

671

Avg. Tenant Renti

$644/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers276 homes85% occupied$644/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,160/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

78%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

18%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% 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

17,64217.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

12,055

Guatemala

1,145

Philippines

278

China

235

Korea

196

India

195

Canada

121

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

37,530

Avg. Commutei

42.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

38,876

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,995(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured