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Herald

California · 1,160 residents · 7.879 sq mi
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Herald has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,979. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $482,900. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,160
+20%since 2019
from 967 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
147 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 123 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
−14%since 2019
from 53.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8591K1K1K2K201020202024Herald
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,979
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,708 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,455
−4%since 2019
from $38,150 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$482,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $543,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 90.3% in 2019
17.5% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+15%since 2019
from 5.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66%(638)
Black5.6%(54)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(182)
Asian2.8%(27)
Other6.8%(66)
Diversity Score65.1%(629)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(681)
Black2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(322)
Asian3.9%(45)
Other4.6%(53)
Diversity Score68.3%(793)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−11%since 2019
from 31.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
55.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herald, California?

Herald, California has about 1,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herald, California?

The typical household in Herald, California earns about $71,979 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 $482,900.

How educated are people in Herald, California?

About 17.9% 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 11.7% of people in Herald, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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