Demographics & People — Hollister, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 43,003 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~45,800 |
| Median Age | 34.1 |
| Total Households | 12,424 |
| Family Households | 10,069 |
| Average Household Size | 3.45 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5085 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,808 |
| Black or African American | 608 |
| Asian | 1,692 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29,953 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 29,312 |
| Other groups | 26,819 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 26,376 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,414 |
| Irish | 2,348 |
| German | 2,338 |
| Italian | 2,148 |
| English | 1,912 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,367 |
| American | 1,072 |
Language
| English Only | 20,635 |
| Spanish | 18,045 |
| Population 5+ | 39,960 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,276 |
| Population 18+ | 30,220 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| 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 Hollister, California.