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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Hemet

California · 14,823 residents · 5.199 sq mi
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East Hemet has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,828. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 2,788 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $98,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,823
−16%since 1990
from 17,611 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,851 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 3,387 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
−1%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K16K18K20K21K1990201020202024East Hemet
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,828
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,280 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,486
+14%since 1990
from $13,568 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $110,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$631
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $556 in 1990
US average: $602
68.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
32.0% rent
2.5
−28%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(15,754)
Black0.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(2,521)
Asian1.6%(282)
Diversity Score45.8%(8,064)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(10,359)
Black1.4%(202)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(3,692)
Asian1%(150)
Diversity Score52.1%(7,721)
52
+14%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Hemet, California?

East Hemet, California has about 14,823 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Hemet, California earns about $39,828 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in East Hemet, California?

About 12.5% 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 17.1% of people in East Hemet, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Hemet, California grown since 1990?

Yes, East Hemet, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,788 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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