East Hemet is a CDP located in Riverside County California. East Hemet has a 2024 population of 20,735. East Hemet is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 2.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,161 in 2020.
The average household income in East Hemet is $85,827 with a poverty rate of 18.79%. The median age in East Hemet is 32.6 years: 33.3 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Hemet was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,110 | 59.77% |
| Two or more races | 3,259 | 16.09% |
| Other race | 2,667 | 13.16% |
| Black or African American | 1,063 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 687 | 3.39% |
| Native American | 380 | 1.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.47% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,646 | 3.57 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 3,096 | 4.09 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 1,094 | 4.09 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Non Family | 1,032 | 1.5 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 424 | 3.41 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.87
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,525 | 12.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,124 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 795 | 6.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 519 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 3,640 | 28.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,020 | 8.11% |
| Some College | 3,947 | 31.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,895 | 3,973 | 270 |
| White | 5,113 | 4,718 | 792 |
| 2+ Races | 1,960 | 1,541 | 175 |
| Other Race | 1,550 | 1,011 | 47 |
| Black | 670 | 579 | 40 |
| Asian | 482 | 374 | 133 |
| Native American | 248 | 240 | 17 |
| Islander | 29 | 9 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 96.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 27.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,761 | $45,824 | $65,288 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,583 | $75,938 | $99,464 |
| High School Graduate | $41,344 | $56,750 | $24,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,396 | $39,000 | $20,136 |
| Overall | $39,913 | $47,032 | $30,839 |
| Some College | $37,106 | $46,011 | $32,720 |
$39,913
Average Earnings
$47,032
Average Male
$30,839
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.33% of East Hemet residents speak only English, while 35.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,786 | 1,754 | 16.26% |
| White | 7,080 | 1,258 | 17.77% |
| Other | 2,664 | 552 | 20.72% |
| Black | 1,062 | 482 | 45.39% |
| Multiple | 3,257 | 467 | 14.34% |
| Islander | 95 | 95 | 100% |
| Asian | 687 | 82 | 11.94% |
| Native | 380 | 70 | 18.42% |
18.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.68%
Male Poverty Rate
20.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Hemet is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Hemet is Asian, with 11.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.81% |
| High School | 16.9% |
| Some College | 13.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 64.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.15% |
| Female Employed | 10.3% |
| Male Employed | 4.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,122 | $89,997 |
| Households | $73,921 | $85,827 |
| Married Families | $90,635 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,295 | $47,500 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,304
Number of Veterans
1,205
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 460 |
| Vietnam | 451 |
| First Gulf War | 194 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 438 |
| 35 to 54 | 323 |
| 55 to 64 | 224 |
| 18 to 34 | 187 |
| 75+ | 132 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 869 | 10.05% |
| Hispanic | 402 | 5.62% |
| Other Race | 185 | 10.18% |
| Black | 136 | 17.24% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 20 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.96%
Born in East Hemet
82.64%
Native Born
17.36%
Foreign Born
7.92%
Non Citizen
9.44%
Naturalized
82.64% of East Hemet residents were born in the United States, with 65.96% having been born in California. 7.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,735 | 237 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 20,498 | 237 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 20,261 | 263 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 19,998 | -163 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 20,161 | -50 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 20,211 | -468 | -2.26% |
| 2018 | 20,679 | 728 | 3.65% |
| 2017 | 19,951 | 1,187 | 6.33% |
| 2016 | 18,764 | -416 | -2.17% |
| 2015 | 19,180 | 992 | 5.45% |
| 2014 | 18,188 | 504 | 2.85% |
| 2013 | 17,684 | 291 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 17,393 | -941 | -5.13% |
| 2011 | 18,334 | 916 | 5.26% |
| 2010 | 17,418 | 0 | 0% |