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Heber

California · 6,896 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Heber has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,148. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,908 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,900. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,896
+131%since 2000
from 2,988 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,802 / sq mi
+131%since 2000
from 2,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+13%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Heber
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,148
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,221 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,160
+83%since 2000
from $8,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+16%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(55)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino97.5%(2,914)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(123)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino97.3%(6,713)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(387)
Diversity Score
6
+8%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+37.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heber, California?

Heber, California has about 6,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heber, California?

The typical household in Heber, California earns about $58,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heber, California expensive?

In Heber, California, the median home is worth about $208,900, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Heber, California?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Heber, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heber, California?

About 12.8% of people in Heber, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heber, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Heber, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,330 residents, a change of about 169 percent over that period.

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