Hemet, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hemet, California is 90,646 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 90th-largest city in California. The median household income is $53,623, the median home value is $314,200, and the median age is 39.7.
The population has grown 17.5% since 2010 (79,090 → 92,912).
90,646
Population
3098
People / sq mi
$53,623
Median Income
$314,200
Median Home Value
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Hemet covers 29.3 sq mi of land at 3098 people per square mile.
About Hemet, CA
Hemet is defined demographically by education — 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 90,646 residents, Hemet is a city in California.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $53,623, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.8% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $314,200, with typical rent around $1,432.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.2%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
Hemet city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Hemet city had a population of 79,090 in 2010 and 92,912 in 2024, a 17.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 92,912 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.16%.
92,912
Population (2024)
79,090
Population (2010)
92,912
Peak (2024)
1.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 79,090 |
| 2011 | 80,226 |
| 2012 | 81,033 |
| 2013 | 81,718 |
| 2014 | 82,541 |
| 2015 | 83,305 |
| 2016 | 84,121 |
| 2017 | 84,809 |
| 2018 | 85,148 |
| 2019 | 85,334 |
| 2020 | 89,870 |
| 2021 | 90,499 |
| 2022 | 91,235 |
| 2023 | 92,169 |
| 2024 | 92,912 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,623
Median Household Income
$28,255
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$314,200
Median Home Value
$1,432
Median Rent
63.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.5%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
74.1%
Public Transit
9.2%
Work From Home
36.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.0%
Foreign Born
65.2%
Non-English at Home
9.2%
Veterans
20.6%
With Disability
93.1%
Health Insurance
92.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.7% |
| Construction | 11.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.2% |
| Retail Trade | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Public Administration | 5.8% |
| Information | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hemet, California has a population of 90,646 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 90th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Hemet, California is $53,623, with 12.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hemet, California is $314,200, with median monthly rent at $1,432 and a homeownership rate of 63.1%.
The median age in Hemet, California is 39.7 years. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
The population has grown 17.5% since 2010 (79,090 → 92,912).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.