Hercules, CA Demographics

A map of Hercules's Population by Race

Hercules, California has an estimated population of 26,302, a slight increase from the 26,016 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.1% Asian, 18.3% Black, 14.5% Hispanic, 14.4% White, 7.1% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hercules, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hercules has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Hercules, that probability was 71.0% in 2020 and 72.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hercules is ranked the 290th 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). Hercules was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hercules's White Population

3,777 residents of Hercules, or 14.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hercules is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Hercules ranks 1376th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hercules's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Hercules's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.4%.

Hercules is less White than neighboring Pinole (29.2% White), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (25.3% White), Tara Hills (21.4% White), Rodeo (23.7% White), and Montalvin Manor (15.1% White).

Hercules's Black Population

4,813 residents of Hercules, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hercules is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hercules ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hercules's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Black residents' share of Hercules's population has increased from 15.7% to 18.3%.

Hercules is more Black than neighboring Pinole (9% Black), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (8.1% Black), Tara Hills (14.7% Black), Rodeo (14% Black), and Montalvin Manor (0.4% Black).

Hercules's Asian Population

11,593 residents of Hercules, or 44.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hercules is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Hercules ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hercules's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Asian residents' share of Hercules's population has decreased from 46.3% to 44.1%.

Hercules is more Asian than neighboring Pinole (27.2% Asian), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (9.4% Asian), Tara Hills (18% Asian), Rodeo (20.9% Asian), and Montalvin Manor (18% Asian).

Hercules's Hispanic Population

3,809 residents of Hercules, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hercules is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hercules ranks 982nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hercules's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Hercules's population has decreased from 16.6% to 14.5%.

Hercules is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinole (28.7% Hispanic), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (56.3% Hispanic), Tara Hills (38.2% Hispanic), Rodeo (31.8% Hispanic), and Montalvin Manor (65% Hispanic).

Hercules's Native American/Other Population

446 residents of Hercules, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hercules is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hercules ranks 628th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hercules's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hercules's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Hercules is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinole (0.5% Native American/Other), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0.9% Native American/Other), Tara Hills (1% Native American/Other), and Montalvin Manor (0.9% Native American/Other). Hercules is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rodeo (2.9% Native American/Other).

Hercules's Multiracial Population

1,864 residents of Hercules, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hercules is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hercules ranks 537th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hercules's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hercules's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.1%.

Hercules is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinole (5.4% Multiracial), Bayview CDP (Contra Costa County) (0% Multiracial), Tara Hills (6.8% Multiracial), Rodeo (6.8% Multiracial), and Montalvin Manor (0.6% 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.