Census-designated place · California
East Hemet, California
East Hemet, census-designated place, in Riverside County, California. East Hemet had 20,257 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,811). GEOID 0620697.
Residents, 2020-2024
20,257
±1,811 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 19,432
Median household income
$82,096
±$10,136 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$419,700
±$17,944 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,655
±$244 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is East Hemet and what county is it in?
East Hemet is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Riverside County, California. It covers 5.2 square miles of land, 3,738 residents per square mile in 2020.
East Hemet is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in East Hemet, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts East Hemet's population at 20,257 (±1,811). The 2020 Census counted 19,432 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; East Hemet is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | East Hemet | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,257 ±1,811 | 2,478,600 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,453 ±414 | 775,335 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.70 ±0.19 | 3.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,888 ±373 | 869,414 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in East Hemet?
The median resident of East Hemet is 32.5 years old; 29.5% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 54.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.4%. 17.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | East Hemet | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 ±1.8 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.5% ±2.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7% ±1.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±2.0 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54.8% ±5.1 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.4% ±4.9 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±3.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.2% ±2.8 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.4% ±4.7 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±2.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6% ±3.4 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.0% ±3.4 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.1% ±2.5 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±1.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±2.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in East Hemet earn?
Half of East Hemet's 5,453 households earn less than $82,096 a year (±$10,136), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,413 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,683 after inflation. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | East Hemet | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,096 ±$10,136 | $93,074 | +$15,683 |
| Mean household income | $91,248 ±$5,939 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,629 ±$1,755 | $38,317 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.8% ±4.0 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.0% ±7.4 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.3% ±4.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.9 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±2.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in East Hemet?
Owners occupy 69.5% of East Hemet's occupied homes and renters 30.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $419,700 by its owner (±$17,944). The median renter pays $1,655 a month including utilities, and 52.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | East Hemet | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $419,700 ±$17,944 | $557,300 | +$120,518 |
| Median gross rent | $1,655 ±$244 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.5% ±11.7 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,151 ±$104 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.5% ±4.7 pts | 69.1% | +9.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.5% ±4.7 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 5,888 ±373 | 869,414 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±3.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.5% ±3.1 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in East Hemet work and get to work?
76.0% of East Hemet's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | East Hemet | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±3.9 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±2.1 pts | 6.5% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±4.9 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6% ±3.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±2.8 pts | 12.3% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.4 min ±3.5 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in East Hemet?
6 census tracts lie mostly in East Hemet, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,669 (Tract 433.08) to $105,536 (Tract 433.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 433.14Riverside County | 4,584 | $78,867 |
| Tract 433.13Riverside County | 3,295 | $63,571 |
| Tract 433.15Riverside County | 2,662 | $105,536 |
| Tract 433.10Riverside County | 3,023 | $57,788 |
| Tract 433.08Riverside County | 2,960 | $50,669 |
| Tract 433.04Riverside County | 9,290 | $109,080 |
| Tract 433.12Riverside County | 4,896 | $76,526 |
| Tract 433.11Riverside County | 2,362 | $78,466 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in East Hemet) · Census block assignment files
How does East Hemet compare with other places in California?
East Hemet ranks 651st of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 345th | 1,076 |
| Residents per square mile | 344th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 651st | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 887th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 742nd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 615th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 848th | 988 |
| Median age | 906th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 459th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 673rd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 137th | 1,069 |
East Hemet's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for East Hemet?
14 of the 57 figures for East Hemet on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for East Hemet are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.