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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hesperia

California · 50,418 residents · 72.681 sq mi
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Hesperia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,795. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 12,164 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $105,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

50,418
−19%vs 2000
vs 62,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
694 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
45K60K76K91K106K1990201020202024Hesperia
2024101K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,795
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,201 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,472
−26%vs 2000
vs $15,487 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$105,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$545
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $625 in 2000
US average: $450
73.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.3% in 2000
26.4% rent
3.4
+46%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(39,057)
Black3.8%(2,388)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(18,400)
Asian1%(619)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(38,212)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(43,204)
Black2.6%(1,305)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(9,343)
Asian1.4%(684)
Other10.4%(5,225)
Diversity Score55.6%(28,023)
56
−9%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hesperia, California?

Hesperia, California has about 50,418 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hesperia, California?

The typical household in Hesperia, California earns about $30,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hesperia, California expensive?

In Hesperia, California, the median home is worth about $105,600, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Hesperia, California?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hesperia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hesperia, California?

About 12.5% of people in Hesperia, 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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