Hollister, CA Demographics

A map of Hollister's Population by Race

Hollister, California has an estimated population of 43,811, an increase from the 41,678 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% Hispanic, 21.9% White, 4.1% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hollister, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hollister is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Hollister, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hollister is ranked the 210th 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). Hollister was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hollister's White Population

9,581 residents of Hollister, or 21.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hollister is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Hollister ranks 1268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollister's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Hollister's population has decreased from 23.0% to 21.9%.

Hollister is less White than neighboring Ridgemark (54.9% White), Tres Pinos (57.6% White), San Juan Bautista (36.1% White), Gilroy (24.3% White), and Aromas (50.2% White).

Hollister's Black Population

476 residents of Hollister, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hollister is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Hollister ranks 853rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollister's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.6%. Black residents' share of Hollister's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Hollister is more Black than neighboring Ridgemark (0.1% Black), Tres Pinos (0% Black), and Aromas (0.4% Black). Hollister is less Black than neighboring Gilroy (1.8% Black).

Hollister's Asian Population

1,787 residents of Hollister, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hollister is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Hollister ranks 586th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollister's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Asian residents' share of Hollister's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Hollister is more Asian than neighboring Tres Pinos (3.8% Asian), San Juan Bautista (0.2% Asian), and Aromas (0% Asian). Hollister is less Asian than neighboring Ridgemark (4.7% Asian), and Gilroy (9.3% Asian).

Hollister's Hispanic Population

30,372 residents of Hollister, or 69.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hollister is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Hollister ranks 248th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollister's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Hollister's population has remained roughly unchanged at 69.3%.

Hollister is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgemark (33.7% Hispanic), Tres Pinos (19.6% Hispanic), San Juan Bautista (50.8% Hispanic), Gilroy (58.9% Hispanic), and Aromas (42.6% Hispanic).

Hollister's Native American/Other Population

203 residents of Hollister, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hollister is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Hollister ranks 1017th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollister's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hollister's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Hollister is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aromas (0% Native American/Other). Hollister is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tres Pinos (10.5% Native American/Other), San Juan Bautista (0.6% Native American/Other), and Gilroy (1.2% Native American/Other).

Hollister's Multiracial Population

1,392 residents of Hollister, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hollister is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hollister ranks 1244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hollister's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Hollister's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%.

Hollister is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridgemark (6.1% Multiracial), Tres Pinos (8.4% Multiracial), San Juan Bautista (11.3% Multiracial), Gilroy (4.5% Multiracial), and Aromas (6.8% 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.