Demographics & People — East Hemet, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,292 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,200 |
| Median Age | 32.5 |
| Total Households | 5,610 |
| Family Households | 4,717 |
| Average Household Size | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5561 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,179 |
| Black or African American | 834 |
| Asian | 583 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,114 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,802 |
| Other groups | 10,787 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 9,667 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,520 |
| Irish | 1,650 |
| English | 1,608 |
| German | 1,172 |
| Italian | 700 |
| Norwegian | 661 |
| American | 585 |
Language
| English Only | 12,377 |
| Spanish | 5,796 |
| Population 5+ | 18,806 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,304 |
| Population 18+ | 14,372 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| 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 East Hemet, California.