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Hemet

California · 78,657 residents · 29.262 sq mi
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Hemet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,306. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,600. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78,657
+34%since 2000
from 58,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,688 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 2,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−13%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K47K64K80K97K1990201020202024Hemet
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,306
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,839 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,897
+16%since 2000
from $16,226 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$949
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+70%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(41,345)
Black2.4%(1,407)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(13,585)
Asian1.4%(842)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.5%(30,868)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(40,723)
Black6%(4,711)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(28,150)
Asian2.8%(2,197)
Other3.9%(3,069)
Diversity Score75%(58,988)
Diversity Score
75
+43%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hemet, California?

Hemet, California has about 78,657 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hemet, California?

The typical household in Hemet, California earns about $35,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hemet, California expensive?

In Hemet, California, the median home is worth about $156,600, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Hemet, California?

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

What is the poverty rate in Hemet, California?

About 18.0% of people in Hemet, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hemet, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hemet, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,563 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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