Hollister is a city located in San Benito County California. Hollister has a 2024 population of 45,583. It is also the county seat of San Benito County. Hollister is currently growing at a rate of 2.07% annually and its population has increased by 8.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,882 in 2020.
The average household income in Hollister is $126,227 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in Hollister is 33.6 years: 33.6 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hollister was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,808 | 39.09% |
| Two or more races | 15,936 | 37.06% |
| Other race | 7,130 | 16.58% |
| Asian | 1,692 | 3.93% |
| Native American | 741 | 1.72% |
| Black or African American | 608 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.2% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,424 | 3.45 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 6,783 | 3.93 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Non Family | 2,355 | 1.39 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 2,140 | 4.01 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 1,146 | 3.76 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,243 | 8.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2,891 | 10.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,604 | 13.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,172 | 4.36% |
| High School Graduate | 7,577 | 28.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,029 | 11.28% |
| Some College | 6,343 | 23.62% |
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 | 17,518 | 12,709 | 1,971 |
| 2+ Races | 8,980 | 6,298 | 1,337 |
| White | 7,015 | 6,628 | 1,966 |
| Other Race | 4,596 | 3,358 | 338 |
| Asian | 1,055 | 1,033 | 585 |
| Black | 561 | 528 | 92 |
| Native American | 487 | 397 | 36 |
| Islander | 88 | 88 | 27 |
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 55.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,771 | $92,125 | $67,096 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,472 | $111,250 | $77,105 |
| High School Graduate | $47,381 | $63,556 | $35,504 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,302 | $48,231 | $22,768 |
| Overall | $51,890 | $66,945 | $40,493 |
| Some College | $51,138 | $66,619 | $41,280 |
$51,890
Average Earnings
$66,945
Average Male
$40,493
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.64% of Hollister residents speak only English, while 48.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,717 | 3,307 | 11.13% |
| Multiple | 15,746 | 1,384 | 8.79% |
| Other | 7,120 | 767 | 10.77% |
| White | 9,329 | 656 | 7.03% |
| Asian | 1,692 | 219 | 12.94% |
| Black | 603 | 48 | 7.96% |
9.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.84%
Male Poverty Rate
12.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hollister is Asian, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hollister is White, with 7.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.33% |
| Some College | 7.04% |
| High School | 6.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.53% |
| Female Employed | 3.82% |
| Male Employed | 3.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,022 | $128,627 |
| Households | $101,979 | $126,227 |
| Married Families | $132,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,267 | $88,935 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,160
Number of Veterans
1,078
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 421 |
| Vietnam | 349 |
| First Gulf War | 191 |
| Korea | 131 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 313 |
| 35 to 54 | 288 |
| 65 to 74 | 228 |
| 55 to 64 | 207 |
| 18 to 34 | 124 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 685 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 505 | 2.45% |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 164 | 2.99% |
| Black | 59 | 10.05% |
| Asian | 40 | 3.3% |
| Native American | 29 | 5.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
70.22%
Born in Hollister
78.7%
Native Born
21.3%
Foreign Born
11.44%
Non Citizen
9.86%
Naturalized
78.7% of Hollister residents were born in the United States, with 70.22% having been born in California. 11.44% 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 | 50,210 | 926 | 1.88% |
| 2028 | 49,284 | 925 | 1.91% |
| 2027 | 48,359 | 925 | 1.95% |
| 2026 | 47,434 | 926 | 1.99% |
| 2025 | 46,508 | 925 | 2.03% |
| 2024 | 45,583 | 925 | 2.07% |
| 2023 | 44,658 | 516 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 44,142 | 778 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 43,364 | 1,482 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 41,882 | 990 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 40,892 | 1,007 | 2.52% |
| 2018 | 39,885 | 944 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 38,941 | 694 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 38,247 | 664 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 37,583 | 320 | 0.86% |
| 2014 | 37,263 | 427 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 36,836 | 424 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 36,412 | 504 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 35,908 | 493 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 35,415 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 34,413 | 15,201 | 79.12% |
| 1990 | 19,212 | 7,724 | 67.24% |
| 1980 | 11,488 | 3,825 | 49.92% |
| 1970 | 7,663 | 1,592 | 26.22% |
| 1960 | 6,071 | 1,168 | 23.82% |
| 1950 | 4,903 | 1,022 | 26.33% |
| 1940 | 3,881 | 124 | 3.3% |
| 1930 | 3,757 | 976 | 35.1% |
| 1920 | 2,781 | 473 | 20.49% |
| 1910 | 2,308 | 993 | 75.51% |
| 1900 | 1,315 | 81 | 6.56% |
| 1890 | 1,234 | 200 | 19.34% |
| 1880 | 1,034 | -49,176 | -97.94% |