Herald is a CDP located in Sacramento County California. Herald has a 2024 population of 1,028. Herald is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,049 in 2020.
The average household income in Herald is $162,539 with a poverty rate of 13.48%. The median age in Herald is 56.6 years: 55 years for males, and 58.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Herald was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 664 | 63.24% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 18.86% |
| Two or more races | 107 | 10.19% |
| Native American | 36 | 3.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 370 | 2.64 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Married | 191 | 3.48 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.35 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Female | 16 | 3.81 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 13 | 3.85 | 100 | 0 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 9.48% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 10.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 9.6% |
| High School Graduate | 154 | 18.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 313 | 37.09% |
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 | 503 | 471 | 104 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 103 | 24 |
| Black | 110 | 99 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 65 | 25 |
| Native American | 36 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 34.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $115,000 | $170,288 | $111,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $170,625 | $205,938 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,583 | $0 | $40,990 |
| Overall | $60,156 | $109,125 | $38,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$60,156
Average Earnings
$109,125
Average Male
$38,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.88% of Herald residents speak only English, while 11.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 568 | 69 | 12.15% |
| Multiple | 107 | 34 | 31.78% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 34 | 16.43% |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Black | 198 | 11 | 5.56% |
| Native | 36 | 7 | 19.44% |
13.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.35%
Male Poverty Rate
14.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Herald is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Herald is Black, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.4% |
| High School | 28.76% |
| Some College | 6.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.66% |
| Male Employed | 5.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,045 | $175,981 |
| Households | $108,571 | $162,539 |
| Married Families | $150,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,236 | $142,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
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
90
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 8.36% |
| Black | 23 | 12.64% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 9.71% |
| Native American | 7 | 19.44% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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%
Born in Herald
94.57%
Native Born
5.43%
Foreign Born
3.33%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
94.57% of Herald residents were born in the United States, with 60% having been born in California. 3.33% 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 | 1,028 | -11 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 1,039 | -11 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 1,050 | 9 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 1,041 | -8 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 1,049 | 82 | 8.48% |
| 2019 | 967 | -91 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 1,058 | -67 | -5.96% |
| 2017 | 1,125 | 66 | 6.23% |
| 2016 | 1,059 | -151 | -12.48% |
| 2015 | 1,210 | -11 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 1,221 | -10 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 1,231 | 131 | 11.91% |
| 2012 | 1,100 | 81 | 7.95% |
| 2011 | 1,019 | -165 | -13.94% |
| 2010 | 1,184 | 0 | 0% |