Hesperia, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,003 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1277.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.37% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 28,162 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hesperia grew by 22.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 95,768 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hesperia has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,793 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.26% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hesperia is about 28% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $359,017 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,539 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.5% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hesperia is about 19.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,539 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hesperia spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 273 hours, about 11.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 65.6 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 273 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,477 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,027 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,844 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hesperia is 33 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hesperia has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.39 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Hesperia has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hesperia, California.
What is the population of Hesperia, California?
The population of Hesperia, California is 93,003, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hesperia, California?
The population density of Hesperia, California is 1277.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hesperia, California?
The median household income in Hesperia, California is $69,793, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hesperia, California?
The median home price in Hesperia, California is $359,017, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hesperia, California?
The unemployment rate in Hesperia, California is 10.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.