Heber is a CDP located in Imperial County California. Heber has a 2024 population of 8,516. Heber is currently growing at a rate of 3.69% annually and its population has increased by 1.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,413 in 2020.
The average household income in Heber is $69,963 with a poverty rate of 16.06%. The median age in Heber is 30.8 years: 30.4 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heber was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,101 | 39.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,389 | 30.2% |
| Other race | 2,178 | 27.53% |
| Native American | 147 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,834 | 4.31 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 978 | 5.41 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 325 | 4.2 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 285 | 3.03 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 246 | 1.59 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
4.5
Average Family Size
4.31
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 491 | 10.62% |
| Associates Degree | 230 | 4.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 823 | 17.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,236 | 26.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 461 | 9.97% |
| Some College | 1,240 | 26.82% |
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 | 4,523 | 3,571 | 901 |
| 2+ Races | 1,451 | 1,271 | 268 |
| Other Race | 1,378 | 1,038 | 461 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| White | 50 | 50 | 40 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 21 |
| Asian | 9 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,067 | $68,811 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,292 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,983 | $0 | $15,031 |
| Overall | $31,926 | $39,871 | $22,839 |
| Some College | $34,124 | $52,891 | $32,566 |
$31,926
Average Earnings
$39,871
Average Male
$22,839
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.37% of Heber residents speak only English, while 88.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,742 | 1,268 | 16.38% |
| Other | 2,161 | 350 | 16.2% |
| Native | 147 | 147 | 100% |
| Multiple | 2,389 | 67 | 2.8% |
16.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.94%
Male Poverty Rate
18.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heber is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heber is Multiple, with 2.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.88% |
| Some College | 15.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.16% |
| High School | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.39% |
| Female Employed | 23.41% |
| Male Employed | 3.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,644 | $68,773 |
| Households | $56,604 | $69,963 |
| Married Families | $77,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,438 | $60,033 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
276
Number of Veterans
276
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 208 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 276 | 5% |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 12.17% |
| White | 57 | 2.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
61.07%
Born in Heber
65.64%
Native Born
34.36%
Foreign Born
16.12%
Non Citizen
18.24%
Naturalized
65.64% of Heber residents were born in the United States, with 61.07% having been born in California. 16.12% 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 | 8,516 | 303 | 3.69% |
| 2023 | 8,213 | 303 | 3.83% |
| 2022 | 7,910 | -436 | -5.22% |
| 2021 | 8,346 | -67 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 8,413 | 4,809 | 133.44% |
| 2019 | 3,604 | -1,082 | -23.09% |
| 2018 | 4,686 | 413 | 9.67% |
| 2017 | 4,273 | -14 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 4,287 | -83 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 4,370 | 114 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 4,256 | 116 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 4,140 | -1,012 | -19.64% |
| 2012 | 5,152 | -510 | -9.01% |
| 2011 | 5,662 | 1,387 | 32.44% |
| 2010 | 4,275 | 0 | 0% |