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Herald

California · 1,521 residents · 7.879 sq mi
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Herald is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,036. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $651,800. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,521
+66%since 2023
from 919 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
193 / sq mi
+66%since 2023
from 117 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
−14%since 2023
from 58.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8591K1K1K2K201020202024Herald
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,036
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $91,429 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,871
−11%since 2023
from $59,120 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
−6%since 2023
from 0.597 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $567,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.5%
+87.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+13%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic59%(542)
Black20.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(154)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other2.4%(22)
Diversity Score72.7%(668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(549)
Black11.8%(180)
Hispanic / Latino46%(699)
Asian3.7%(57)
Other2.4%(36)
Diversity Score80.3%(1,222)
Diversity Score
80
+11%since 2023
from 73 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−5%since 2023
from 28.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Female
55.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Foreign born
19.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.2%
+30.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herald, California?

Herald, California has about 1,521 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herald, California?

The typical household in Herald, California earns about $93,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herald, California expensive?

In Herald, California, the median home is worth about $651,800.

How educated are people in Herald, California?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Herald, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herald, California?

About 3.8% of people in Herald, California live below the federal poverty line.

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