Hemet, CA Demographics
A map of Hemet's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 40,796 | 45.4% |
White | 33,051 | 36.8% |
Black | 8,285 | 9.2% |
Multiracial | 3,482 | 3.9% |
Asian | 2,914 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 1,305 | 1.5% |
Hemet, California had a population of 89,833 in 2020. It was 36.8% White, 9.2% Black, 3.2% Asian, 45.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hemet, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Hemet is the 91st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Hemet's White Population
33,051 residents of Hemet identify as White, or 36.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Hemet roughly similar to the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hemet is ranked #1093 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Hemet is more White than neighboring East Hemet (35.3% White), San Jacinto (22.6% White), Green Acres (28.1% White), and Winchester (33.7% White). Hemet is less White than neighboring Valle Vista (45.5% White).
Hemet's Black Population
8,285 residents of Hemet identify as Black, or 9.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hemet roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hemet is ranked #86 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Hemet is more Black than neighboring East Hemet (5.3% Black), San Jacinto (8.3% Black), Green Acres (3.8% Black), Winchester (2.5% Black), and Valle Vista (4.5% Black).
Hemet's Asian Population
2,914 residents of Hemet identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hemet slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hemet is ranked #632 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Hemet is more Asian than neighboring East Hemet (1.8% Asian), San Jacinto (3.1% Asian), Green Acres (3.1% Asian), and Valle Vista (1.7% Asian). Hemet is less Asian than neighboring Winchester (4% Asian).
Hemet's Hispanic Population
40,796 residents of Hemet identify as Hispanic, or 45.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hemet slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hemet is ranked #433 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Hemet is more Hispanic than neighboring Valle Vista (42.6% Hispanic). Hemet is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hemet (52.7% Hispanic), San Jacinto (61.3% Hispanic), Green Acres (60.1% Hispanic), and Winchester (55.9% Hispanic).
Hemet's Native American/Other Population
1,305 residents of Hemet identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hemet roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hemet is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Hemet is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Hemet (1.4% Native American/Other), Green Acres (1.1% Native American/Other), and Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other). Hemet is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Jacinto (1.7% Native American/Other).
Hemet's Multiracial Population
3,482 residents of Hemet identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hemet roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hemet is ranked #980 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Hemet is more Multiracial than neighboring East Hemet (3.6% Multiracial), San Jacinto (3% Multiracial), Green Acres (3.8% Multiracial), and Winchester (3.1% Multiracial). Hemet is less Multiracial than neighboring Valle Vista (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.