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Hemet

California · 89,833 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 $43,152. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $213,000. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,833
+53%since 2000
from 58,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,070 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 2,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−10%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K47K64K80K97K1990201020202024Hemet
202491K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,152
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,990
+29%since 2000
from $16,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,000
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+90%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(33,051)
Black9.2%(8,285)
Hispanic / Latino45.4%(40,796)
Asian3.2%(2,914)
Other3.2%(2,848)
Diversity Score79%(70,983)
Diversity Score
79
+51%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hemet, California?

Hemet, California has about 89,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hemet, California?

The typical household in Hemet, California earns about $43,152 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 $213,000, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in Hemet, California?

About 13.7% 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 17.8% 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 53,739 residents, a change of about 149 percent over that period.

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