Hercules, CA Demographics

A map of Hercules's Population by Race

Hercules, California had a population of 26,016 in 2020. It was 14.2% White, 15.7% Black, 46.3% Asian, 16.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hercules, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Hercules is the 295th 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).

Hercules's White Population

3,688 residents of Hercules identify as White, or 14.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Hercules considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hercules is ranked #1374 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hercules is more White than neighboring Montalvin Manor (13.7% White). Hercules is less White than neighboring Pinole (29.2% White), Bayview (28.7% White), Tara Hills (21.4% White), and Rodeo (24.5% White).

Hercules's Black Population

4,084 residents of Hercules identify as Black, or 15.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hercules slightly larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hercules is ranked #31 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hercules is more Black than neighboring Pinole (10.8% Black), Bayview (9% Black), Tara Hills (11.1% Black), Rodeo (14.5% Black), and Montalvin Manor (6.3% Black).

Hercules's Asian Population

12,037 residents of Hercules identify as Asian, or 46.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hercules considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hercules is ranked #35 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hercules is more Asian than neighboring Pinole (25.3% Asian), Bayview (26% Asian), Tara Hills (20.7% Asian), Rodeo (23.5% Asian), and Montalvin Manor (11% Asian).

Hercules's Hispanic Population

4,320 residents of Hercules identify as Hispanic, or 16.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hercules considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hercules is ranked #978 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hercules is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinole (26.8% Hispanic), Bayview (29.6% Hispanic), Tara Hills (41.1% Hispanic), Rodeo (29.6% Hispanic), and Montalvin Manor (65.3% Hispanic).

Hercules's Native American/Other Population

392 residents of Hercules 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 Hercules 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, Hercules is ranked #599 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hercules is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tara Hills (1.4% Native American/Other), and Montalvin Manor (0.7% Native American/Other). Hercules is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pinole (1.7% Native American/Other), Bayview (2.2% Native American/Other), and Rodeo (2% Native American/Other).

Hercules's Multiracial Population

1,495 residents of Hercules identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hercules roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Hercules is ranked #535 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hercules is more Multiracial than neighboring Bayview (4.5% Multiracial), Tara Hills (4.3% Multiracial), and Montalvin Manor (2.9% Multiracial). Hercules is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinole (6.2% Multiracial), and Rodeo (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.