Hemet, CA Demographics

A map of Hemet's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	43,992	40,796	48.2%	45.4%
White	29,901	33,051	32.7%	36.8%
Black	8,992	8,285	9.8%	9.2%
Multiracial	4,068	3,482	4.5%	3.9%
Asian	3,114	2,914	3.4%	3.2%
Native American/Other	1,259	1,305	1.4%	1.5%

Hemet, California has an estimated population of 91,326, a slight increase from the 89,833 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.2% Hispanic, 32.7% White, 9.8% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hemet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hemet is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Hemet, that probability was 64.7% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hemet is ranked the 90th 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). Hemet was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hemet's White Population

29,901 residents of Hemet, or 32.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hemet is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Hemet ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hemet's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Hemet's population has decreased from 36.8% to 32.7%.

Hemet is more White than neighboring San Jacinto (20.7% White), Green Acres (17% White), and Winchester (21.4% White). Hemet is less White than neighboring East Hemet (35.4% White), and Valle Vista (41.8% White).

Hemet's Black Population

8,992 residents of Hemet, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hemet is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hemet ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hemet's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Black residents' share of Hemet's population has increased from 9.2% to 9.8%.

Hemet is more Black than neighboring East Hemet (3% Black), San Jacinto (5% Black), Green Acres (1.2% Black), Winchester (2.8% Black), and Valle Vista (4.6% Black).

Hemet's Asian Population

3,114 residents of Hemet, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hemet is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Hemet ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hemet's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Asian residents' share of Hemet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Hemet is more Asian than neighboring East Hemet (1.8% Asian), San Jacinto (2.7% Asian), and Valle Vista (1.1% Asian). Hemet is less Asian than neighboring Green Acres (7.3% Asian), and Winchester (7.7% Asian).

Hemet's Hispanic Population

43,992 residents of Hemet, or 48.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hemet is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hemet ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hemet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Hemet's population has increased from 45.4% to 48.2%.

Hemet is less Hispanic than neighboring East Hemet (54.8% Hispanic), San Jacinto (64.4% Hispanic), Green Acres (71.2% Hispanic), Winchester (58% Hispanic), and Valle Vista (49.2% Hispanic).

Hemet's Native American/Other Population

1,259 residents of Hemet, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hemet is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hemet ranks 657th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hemet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hemet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Hemet is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Hemet (0.8% Native American/Other), and Valle Vista (1% Native American/Other). Hemet is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Jacinto (2.1% Native American/Other), Green Acres (3.3% Native American/Other), and Winchester (1.5% Native American/Other).

Hemet's Multiracial Population

4,068 residents of Hemet, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hemet is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hemet ranks 995th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hemet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Hemet's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.5%.

Hemet is more Multiracial than neighboring East Hemet (4.2% Multiracial), Green Acres (0% Multiracial), and Valle Vista (2.2% Multiracial). Hemet is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.