Demographics & People — Bret Harte, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,807 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,600 |
| Median Age | 25.1 |
| Total Households | 1,074 |
| Family Households | 907 |
| Average Household Size | 4.45 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3637 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,340 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,443 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,571 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,361 |
| Other groups | 4,357 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 511 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 102 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 91 |
| English | 56 |
| German | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 609 |
| Spanish | 3,568 |
| Population 5+ | 4,177 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 17 |
| Population 18+ | 2,845 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| 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 Bret Harte, California.