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Hollister

California · 41,678 residents · 7.962 sq mi
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Hollister is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,670. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $526,900. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,678
+21%since 2000
from 34,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,235 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 4,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+17%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K24K32K39K46K1990201020202024Hollister
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,670
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,348
+50%since 2000
from $18,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$526,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,505
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $769 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+40%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(13,246)
Black1.1%(387)
Hispanic / Latino55.1%(18,949)
Asian2.6%(897)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(22,466)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23%(9,606)
Black0.8%(327)
Hispanic / Latino68.9%(28,727)
Asian3.7%(1,535)
Other2.7%(1,142)
Diversity Score57.6%(24,009)
Diversity Score
58
−12%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hollister, California?

Hollister, California has about 41,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hollister, California?

The typical household in Hollister, California earns about $80,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hollister, California expensive?

In Hollister, California, the median home is worth about $526,900, and the typical rent is about $1,505 a month.

How educated are people in Hollister, California?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hollister, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hollister, California?

About 11.2% of people in Hollister, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hollister, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hollister, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,466 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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