Hemet is a city located in Riverside County California. Hemet has a 2024 population of 93,197. Hemet is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 3.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 89,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Hemet is $75,959 with a poverty rate of 16.03%. The median age in Hemet is 39.7 years: 38.4 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hemet was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,358 | 46.73% |
| Other race | 18,612 | 20.53% |
| Two or more races | 16,257 | 17.93% |
| Black or African American | 8,500 | 9.38% |
| Asian | 3,260 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 1,532 | 1.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.14% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 32,102 | 2.79 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 14,308 | 3.53 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 10,526 | 1.24 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 5,078 | 3.65 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 2,190 | 3.51 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,946 | 11.1% |
| Associates Degree | 4,844 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,452 | 10.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,031 | 4.84% |
| High School Graduate | 19,803 | 31.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,243 | 8.38% |
| Some College | 16,272 | 26% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,446 | 23,944 | 4,179 |
| Hispanic | 25,442 | 16,960 | 2,840 |
| Other Race | 11,190 | 6,904 | 934 |
| 2+ Races | 9,342 | 6,915 | 1,440 |
| Black | 5,532 | 5,156 | 1,063 |
| Asian | 2,722 | 2,391 | 936 |
| Native American | 807 | 417 | 59 |
| Islander | 119 | 119 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,948 | $62,210 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,798 | $75,360 | $94,359 |
| High School Graduate | $43,608 | $50,432 | $36,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,026 | $44,591 | $28,588 |
| Overall | $42,792 | $48,316 | $35,030 |
| Some College | $39,046 | $47,412 | $29,847 |
$42,792
Average Earnings
$48,316
Average Male
$35,030
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.24% of Hemet residents speak only English, while 34.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,295 | 7,638 | 17.24% |
| White | 29,830 | 4,261 | 14.28% |
| Other | 18,267 | 3,020 | 16.53% |
| Multiple | 16,188 | 2,705 | 16.71% |
| Black | 8,424 | 1,506 | 17.88% |
| Asian | 3,217 | 489 | 15.2% |
| Native | 1,522 | 100 | 6.57% |
| Islander | 127 | 5 | 3.94% |
16.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.39%
Male Poverty Rate
17.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hemet is Black, with 17.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hemet is Islander, with 3.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.2% |
| High School | 15.03% |
| Some College | 12.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.78% |
| Male Employed | 7.43% |
| Female Employed | 6.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,970 | $85,851 |
| Households | $53,623 | $75,959 |
| Married Families | $71,430 | $99,853 |
| Non Families | $30,516 | $46,976 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,349
Number of Veterans
5,750
Male Veterans
599
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,367 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,541 |
| First Gulf War | 1,135 |
| Korea | 435 |
| World War II | 120 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,159 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,552 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,290 |
| 18 to 34 | 708 |
| 55 to 64 | 640 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,210 | 12.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,269 | 4.23% |
| 2+ Races | 854 | 7.6% |
| Black | 773 | 12.54% |
| Other Race | 357 | 2.71% |
| Asian | 110 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 30 | 2.93% |
| Islander | 15 | 11.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
60.72%
Born in Hemet
80.33%
Native Born
19.67%
Foreign Born
8.92%
Non Citizen
10.74%
Naturalized
80.33% of Hemet residents were born in the United States, with 60.72% having been born in California. 8.92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 97,342 | 829 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 96,513 | 829 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 95,684 | 829 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 94,855 | 829 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 94,026 | 829 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 93,197 | 829 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 92,368 | 1,080 | 1.18% |
| 2022 | 91,288 | 580 | 0.64% |
| 2021 | 90,708 | 827 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 89,881 | 4,844 | 5.7% |
| 2019 | 85,037 | 101 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 84,936 | 418 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 84,518 | 657 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 83,861 | 733 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 83,128 | 739 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 82,389 | 789 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 81,600 | 703 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 80,897 | 744 | 0.93% |
| 2011 | 80,153 | 1,048 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 79,105 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 58,812 | 22,718 | 62.94% |
| 1990 | 36,094 | 13,563 | 60.2% |
| 1980 | 22,531 | 10,279 | 83.9% |
| 1970 | 12,252 | 6,836 | 126.22% |
| 1960 | 5,416 | 2,030 | 59.95% |
| 1950 | 3,386 | 791 | 30.48% |
| 1940 | 2,595 | 360 | 16.11% |
| 1930 | 2,235 | 755 | 51.01% |
| 1920 | 1,480 | 488 | 49.19% |
| 1910 | 992 | -96,350 | -98.98% |