Economy & Jobs — Hercules, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $129,397 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$148,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,098 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| In Labor Force | 14,530 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 28.7% |
| Professional | 11.9% |
| Retail | 8.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 846 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 779 |
| Real Estate Offices | 758 |
| Dental Offices | 727 |
| Physician Offices | 594 |
| Law Offices | 524 |
| Insurance Agencies | 418 |
| Child Day Care | 390 |
| Coffee Shops | 298 |
| Auto Repair | 260 |
| Commercial Banks | 236 |
| Accounting Firms | 235 |
| Grocery Stores | 228 |
| Beauty Salons | 228 |
| Gas Stations | 180 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.