Heber, CA Demographics

A map of Heber's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,907	6,713	94.5%	97.3%
Black	213	12	2.9%	0.2%
Native American/Other	86	13	1.2%	0.2%
Multiracial	69	13	0.9%	0.2%
White	37	123	0.5%	1.8%
Asian	0	22	0.0%	0.3%

Heber, California has an estimated population of 7,312, an increase from the 6,896 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.5% White, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Heber, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Heber has become considerably more 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 Heber, that probability was 5.2% in 2020 and 10.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Heber is ranked the 568th 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). Heber was ranked the 578th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Heber's White Population

37 residents of Heber, or 0.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Heber is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Heber ranks 1577th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heber's White population has declined by an estimated 69.9%. White residents' share of Heber's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.5%.

Heber is less White than neighboring Calexico (1.1% White), El Centro (8.1% White), Imperial (10.5% White), Seeley (3% White), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (20.1% White).

Heber's Black Population

213 residents of Heber, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Heber is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Heber ranks 1293rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heber's Black population has grown by an estimated 1675.0%. Black residents' share of Heber's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.9%.

Heber is more Black than neighboring Calexico (0.1% Black), and Imperial (0.5% Black). Heber is less Black than neighboring El Centro (3% Black), Seeley (6.2% Black), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (13.5% Black).

Heber's Asian Population

0 residents of Heber, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Heber is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Heber ranks 1385th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heber's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Heber's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Heber is less Asian than neighboring Calexico (1% Asian), El Centro (1% Asian), Imperial (2.9% Asian), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (3.4% Asian).

Heber's Hispanic Population

6,907 residents of Heber, or 94.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Heber is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Heber ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heber's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Heber's population has decreased from 97.3% to 94.5%.

Heber is more Hispanic than neighboring El Centro (86.7% Hispanic), Imperial (85.4% Hispanic), Seeley (80.2% Hispanic), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (26.9% Hispanic). Heber is less Hispanic than neighboring Calexico (97.4% Hispanic).

Heber's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Heber, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Heber is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Heber ranks 1514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heber's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 561.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Heber's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

Heber is more Native American/Other than neighboring Calexico (0.1% Native American/Other), El Centro (0.3% Native American/Other), Imperial (0.3% Native American/Other), Seeley (0% Native American/Other), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (0% Native American/Other).

Heber's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Heber, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Heber is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Heber ranks 1573rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heber's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 430.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Heber's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

Heber is more Multiracial than neighboring Calexico (0.3% Multiracial), and Imperial (0.4% Multiracial). Heber is less Multiracial than neighboring El Centro (1% Multiracial), Seeley (10.7% Multiracial), and El Centro Naval Air Facility (36.1% 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.