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Hesperia, California
Hesperia, city, in San Bernardino County, California. Hesperia had 102,605 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 99,818 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 100,775 (±44). GEOID 0633434.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
102,605
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 99,818 · ACS 2020-2024: 100,775 ±44
Median household income
$72,160
±$4,601 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$409,000
±$8,185 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,590
±$92 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Hesperia and what county is it in?
Hesperia is a city in San Bernardino County, California. It covers 72.7 square miles of land, 1,373 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hesperia 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 Hesperia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 102,605 people lived in Hesperia on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 99,818 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 100,775 (±44).
| Measure | Hesperia | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 100,775 ±44 | 2,197,104 | +6,572 |
| Households | 29,245 ±788 | 674,915 | +2,507 |
| Average household size | 3.44 ±0.09 | 3.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 30,425 ±745 | 743,886 | +2,296 |
Hesperia's population since 2000
From 62,582 in 2000 to 102,605 in 2025: up 64.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hesperia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Hesperia?
The median resident of Hesperia is 32.7 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 62.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.8%. 17.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hesperia | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±0.8 | 34.7 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 29.1% ±1.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±0.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 51.8% ±1.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 62.7% ±2.3 pts | 55.2% | +4.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.8% ±2.0 pts | 24.7% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.1 pts | 7.5% | +1.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.5% ±1.5 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.6% ±2.3 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±1.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±1.4 pts | 8.0% | +1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.3% ±1.9 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.9% ±1.3 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±0.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±1.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Hesperia earn?
Half of Hesperia's 29,245 households earn less than $72,160 a year (±$4,601), against $85,478 in San Bernardino County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,917 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,243 after inflation. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hesperia | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,160 ±$4,601 | $85,478 | +$6,243 |
| Mean household income | $88,100 ±$3,737 | $109,207 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,265 ±$1,078 | $34,343 | +$2,641 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±2.2 pts | 13.3% | −3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9% ±4.3 pts | 17.6% | −6.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4% ±2.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.0 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±1.3 pts | 93.3% | – |
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 Hesperia?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Hesperia's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,000 by its owner (±$8,185). The median renter pays $1,590 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hesperia | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,000 ±$8,185 | $505,000 | +$118,925 |
| Median gross rent | $1,590 ±$92 | $1,801 | +$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6% ±5.2 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,975 ±$69 | $2,368 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2% ±2.6 pts | 62.1% | +5.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.8% ±2.6 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Housing units | 30,425 ±745 | 743,886 | +2,296 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.0% ±1.8 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±0.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.2% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Hesperia building?
Builders took permits for 559 new housing units in Hesperia in 2025 (559 in single-family houses), 5.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hesperia work and get to work?
78.0% of Hesperia's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Hesperia | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.6% ±1.4 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% ±1.3 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±2.2 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±1.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.9 min ±1.9 | 32.6 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 Hesperia?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Hesperia, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $25,717 (Tract 100.33) to $91,639 (Tract 100.23).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 100.21San Bernardino County | 8,302 | $90,933 |
| Tract 100.10San Bernardino County | 7,097 | $67,601 |
| Tract 100.16San Bernardino County | 7,034 | $79,071 |
| Tract 100.23San Bernardino County | 6,696 | $91,639 |
| Tract 100.32San Bernardino County | 6,436 | $69,105 |
| Tract 100.28San Bernardino County | 6,001 | $58,935 |
| Tract 100.19San Bernardino County | 5,839 | $64,967 |
| Tract 100.15San Bernardino County | 5,725 | $76,645 |
| Tract 100.14San Bernardino County | 5,487 | $57,917 |
| Tract 100.11San Bernardino County | 5,101 | $62,500 |
| Tract 100.31San Bernardino County | 4,942 | $85,282 |
| Tract 100.22San Bernardino County | 4,674 | $81,514 |
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 Hesperia) · Census block assignment files
How does Hesperia compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hesperia is the 328th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 72nd-most populous of 483 in California.
Hesperia ranks 772nd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 72nd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 90th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 684th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 772nd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 871st | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 754th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 652nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 223rd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 876th | 988 |
| Median age | 899th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 514th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 644th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 51st | 1,069 |
Hesperia's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Hesperia with other places
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 Hesperia?
5 of the 57 figures for Hesperia 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 Hesperia 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' public schools in Hesperia.