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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Hemet

California · 17,611 residents · 5.199 sq mi
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East Hemet has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,280. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $110,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,611
+19%vs 2000
vs 14,823 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,387 / sq mi
+19%vs 2000
vs 2,851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.4
+1%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,280
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,828 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,568
−12%vs 2000
vs $15,486 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.9%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $631 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+38%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(10,359)
Black1.4%(202)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(3,692)
Asian1%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(7,721)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(15,754)
Black0.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(2,521)
Asian1.6%(282)
Other8.4%(1,485)
Diversity Score45.8%(8,064)
Diversity Score
46
−12%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hemet, California?

East Hemet, California has about 17,611 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Hemet, California?

The typical household in East Hemet, California earns about $32,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Hemet, California expensive?

In East Hemet, California, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in East Hemet, California?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Hemet, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Hemet, California?

About 8.9% of people in East Hemet, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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