Hercules is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Hercules has a 2024 population of 26,737. Hercules is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,117 in 2020.
The average household income in Hercules is $155,359 with a poverty rate of 5.43%. The median age in Hercules is 43.5 years: 41.9 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hercules was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11,521 | 43.9% |
| Black or African American | 4,903 | 18.68% |
| White | 4,405 | 16.78% |
| Two or more races | 3,199 | 12.19% |
| Other race | 1,991 | 7.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 210 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.06% |
Asian
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,319 | 2.81 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 5,189 | 3.5 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 2,545 | 1.15 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 1,289 | 3.18 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 296 | 3.33 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 669 | 3.42% |
| Associates Degree | 2,156 | 11.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,263 | 31.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,797 | 14.28% |
| High School Graduate | 2,688 | 13.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 839 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 4,168 | 21.29% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8,738 | 7,817 | 4,463 |
| White | 3,496 | 3,349 | 1,704 |
| Black | 3,422 | 3,307 | 1,420 |
| Hispanic | 2,671 | 2,411 | 1,081 |
| 2+ Races | 2,045 | 1,975 | 854 |
| Other Race | 1,429 | 1,190 | 386 |
| Islander | 134 | 134 | 35 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,174 | $92,165 | $88,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,404 | $118,523 | $101,843 |
| High School Graduate | $46,429 | $76,284 | $29,384 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,303 | $39,531 | $20,522 |
| Overall | $71,349 | $81,752 | $59,595 |
| Some College | $54,069 | $65,902 | $44,859 |
$71,349
Average Earnings
$81,752
Average Male
$59,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.3% of Hercules residents speak only English, while 44.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11,518 | 533 | 4.63% |
| Multiple | 3,190 | 324 | 10.16% |
| Black | 4,881 | 324 | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 3,876 | 165 | 4.26% |
| Other | 1,989 | 132 | 6.64% |
| White | 4,048 | 110 | 2.72% |
5.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.55%
Male Poverty Rate
7.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hercules is Multiple, with 10.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hercules is White, with 2.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.49% |
| Some College | 7.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.95% |
| Female Employed | 7.15% |
| Male Employed | 2.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,110 | $170,291 |
| Households | $130,583 | $155,359 |
| Married Families | $162,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,417 | $99,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
916
Number of Veterans
705
Male Veterans
211
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 280 |
| Second Gulf War | 213 |
| First Gulf War | 172 |
| World War II | 23 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 295 |
| 35 to 54 | 228 |
| 65 to 74 | 176 |
| 75+ | 171 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 412 | 10.48% |
| Asian | 258 | 2.72% |
| Black | 152 | 3.84% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 3.14% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 3.02% |
| Other Race | 22 | 1.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
49.95%
Born in Hercules
65.19%
Native Born
34.81%
Foreign Born
8.21%
Non Citizen
26.59%
Naturalized
65.19% of Hercules residents were born in the United States, with 49.95% having been born in California. 8.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,512 | 155 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 27,357 | 155 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 27,202 | 155 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 27,047 | 155 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 26,892 | 155 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 26,737 | 155 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 26,582 | 408 | 1.56% |
| 2022 | 26,174 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 26,178 | 61 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 26,117 | -144 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 26,261 | 62 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 26,199 | 131 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 26,068 | 321 | 1.25% |
| 2016 | 25,747 | 435 | 1.72% |
| 2015 | 25,312 | 271 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 25,041 | 239 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 24,802 | 263 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 24,539 | 192 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 24,347 | 207 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 24,140 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,488 | 2,659 | 15.8% |
| 1990 | 16,829 | 10,866 | 182.22% |
| 1980 | 5,963 | 5,711 | 2266.27% |
| 1970 | 252 | -58 | -18.71% |
| 1960 | 310 | -33 | -9.62% |
| 1950 | 343 | 0 | 0% |
| 1940 | 343 | -49 | -12.5% |
| 1930 | 392 | 19 | 5.09% |
| 1920 | 373 | 94 | 33.69% |
| 1910 | 279 | -27,233 | -98.99% |