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 $81,885 with a poverty rate of 18.04%. The median age in Heber is 32.1 years: 31 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heber was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,563 | 35.07% |
| Other race | 2,540 | 34.76% |
| White | 1,919 | 26.26% |
| Native American | 136 | 1.86% |
| Black or African American | 126 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Other race
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,667 | 4.38 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 882 | 5.4 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 292 | 4.87 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 262 | 2.06 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Male | 231 | 2.52 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
4.57
Average Family Size
4.38
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 583 | 12.81% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 4.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 914 | 20.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 152 | 3.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,176 | 25.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 427 | 9.38% |
| Some College | 1,096 | 24.08% |
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 | 4,434 | 3,424 | 995 |
| Other Race | 1,606 | 1,172 | 448 |
| 2+ Races | 1,530 | 1,305 | 278 |
| Black | 88 | 88 | 53 |
| Native American | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| White | 36 | 36 | 25 |
| Asian | 7 | 6 | 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 | $71,021 | $71,523 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,176 | $86,373 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,959 | $0 | $23,925 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,697 | $18,688 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,017 | $40,444 | $32,606 |
| Some College | $35,781 | $0 | $36,914 |
$34,017
Average Earnings
$40,444
Average Male
$32,606
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.33% of Heber residents speak only English, while 88.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,139 | 1,316 | 18.43% |
| Other | 2,525 | 430 | 17.03% |
| Native | 136 | 136 | 100% |
| Multiple | 2,563 | 117 | 4.56% |
18.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.38%
Male Poverty Rate
18.87%
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 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.01% |
| Some College | 11.01% |
| High School | 6.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.16% |
| Female Employed | 12.76% |
| Male Employed | 4.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,050 | $79,242 |
| Households | $75,664 | $81,885 |
| Married Families | $86,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,793 | $77,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
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
230
Number of Veterans
230
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 188 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 188 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 230 | 4.45% |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 10.37% |
| White | 30 | 2.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
59.43%
Born in Heber
64.67%
Native Born
35.33%
Foreign Born
15.97%
Non Citizen
19.36%
Naturalized
64.67% of Heber residents were born in the United States, with 59.43% having been born in California. 15.97% 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% |