Demographics & People — Hillcrest, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,203 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~11,300 |
| Median Age | 30.2 |
| Total Households | 2,835 |
| Family Households | 2,177 |
| Average Household Size | 3.58 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4453 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,580 |
| Black or African American | 227 |
| Asian | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,371 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,418 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 7,928 |
| Other groups | 7,863 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,373 |
| English | 585 |
| American | 367 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 261 |
| Irish | 241 |
| German | 194 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 154 |
Language
| English Only | 3,489 |
| Spanish | 5,995 |
| Population 5+ | 9,575 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 206 |
| Population 18+ | 6,876 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hillcrest, California.