East Hemet, CA Demographics

A map of East Hemet's Population by Race

East Hemet, California has an estimated population of 20,257, an increase from the 19,432 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.8% Hispanic, 35.4% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 1.8% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Hemet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Hemet has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Hemet, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Hemet is ranked the 345th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). East Hemet was ranked the 361st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Hemet's White Population

7,175 residents of East Hemet, or 35.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Hemet is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. East Hemet ranks 1113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hemet's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of East Hemet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 35.4%.

East Hemet is more White than neighboring Hemet (32.7% White), San Jacinto (20.7% White), and Winchester (21.4% White). East Hemet is less White than neighboring Valle Vista (41.8% White), and Sage (50.3% White).

East Hemet's Black Population

598 residents of East Hemet, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Hemet is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. East Hemet ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hemet's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Black residents' share of East Hemet's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.0%.

East Hemet is more Black than neighboring Sage (1.1% Black), and Winchester (2.8% Black). East Hemet is less Black than neighboring Valle Vista (4.6% Black), Hemet (9.8% Black), and San Jacinto (5% Black).

East Hemet's Asian Population

356 residents of East Hemet, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Hemet is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. East Hemet ranks 884th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hemet's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of East Hemet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

East Hemet is more Asian than neighboring Valle Vista (1.1% Asian). East Hemet is less Asian than neighboring Hemet (3.4% Asian), San Jacinto (2.7% Asian), Sage (5.2% Asian), and Winchester (7.7% Asian).

East Hemet's Hispanic Population

11,097 residents of East Hemet, or 54.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Hemet is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. East Hemet ranks 377th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hemet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Hemet's population has increased from 52.7% to 54.8%.

East Hemet is more Hispanic than neighboring Valle Vista (49.2% Hispanic), Hemet (48.2% Hispanic), and Sage (39.5% Hispanic). East Hemet is less Hispanic than neighboring San Jacinto (64.4% Hispanic), and Winchester (58% Hispanic).

East Hemet's Native American/Other Population

172 residents of East Hemet, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Hemet is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Hemet ranks 720th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hemet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Hemet's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

East Hemet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sage (0.2% Native American/Other). East Hemet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valle Vista (1% Native American/Other), Hemet (1.4% Native American/Other), San Jacinto (2.1% Native American/Other), and Winchester (1.5% Native American/Other).

East Hemet's Multiracial Population

859 residents of East Hemet, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Hemet is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Hemet ranks 1068th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Hemet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Hemet's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.2%.

East Hemet is more Multiracial than neighboring Valle Vista (2.2% Multiracial), and Sage (3.7% Multiracial). East Hemet is less Multiracial than neighboring Hemet (4.5% Multiracial), San Jacinto (5.1% Multiracial), and Winchester (8.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.