Hesperia, California Income Statistics
Hesperia Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Hesperia Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,280 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $50,049 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 6.7% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 6.4% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Hesperia is about 27% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Hesperia (5.9%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 7% of adults in Hesperia earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Hesperia, California grew by 46.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $72,280 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.9% per year.
Hesperia has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has widened from 3.5% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 10% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Hesperia
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Households by income, 2024
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About 9,228 households (32.7% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 21.2% of households in Hesperia had an income under $35,000 and 14.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Hesperia has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (13.0% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (6.4% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,126 | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,152 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,023 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,699 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,665 | 13.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,010 | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,334 | 15.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,168 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,253 | 8.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,807 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 28,237 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 4,907 residents (6.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 8.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 21.2% of Hesperia residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 31.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 13.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Hesperia has a larger share of residents with no personal income (21.2% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (6.7% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 15,521 | 21.2% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 8,790 | 12.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6,425 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8,153 | 11.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6,024 | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,826 | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,886 | 12.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,727 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 4,907 | 6.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 73,259 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 21.2% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Hesperia
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.592 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $58,743 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $46,898 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 20.2% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Hesperia, it is 0.592, higher than California's 0.572, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 25% more than women's income in Hesperia, California. Over a 35-year career, a 25% wage gap accumulates to roughly $414,575 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hesperia, California has narrowed from about 27% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $420 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Hesperia | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.5% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 33 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 3,953 people are unemployed in Hesperia, California.
The average commute time in Hesperia is 33 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Hesperia, California has fallen from 18.2% to 9.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 19.2% in 2012 and fell as low as 9.1% in 2020.
Hesperia has been far above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2020, its rate was 3.7 points higher. The gap has narrowed from 9.5 points in 2011 to 4.3 points in 2024.
Hesperia, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hesperia, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperia, CA | 96,827 | $72,280 #2/2 | 5.9%/yr #2/2 | 9.6% #1/2 | 0.592 #1/2 |
| Victorville, CA | 129,417 | $74,243 | 6.6%/yr | 10.7% | 0.620 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hesperia, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Hesperia, California.
How Rich Is Hesperia, California?
Hesperia has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $72,280, about 27% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How has median household income changed in Hesperia, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Hesperia, California rose 46%, from $49,363 to $72,280. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +46% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Hesperia in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Hesperia, California was $69,794, up 4% from $67,403 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Hesperia in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Hesperia, California was $55,263. By 2024 it had risen 31% to $72,280.
How strong is the job market in Hesperia, California?
Unemployment in Hesperia, California is 9.6%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Hesperia, California?
The Gini coefficient in Hesperia is 0.592. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Hesperia, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hesperia, California has narrowed from about 27% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 29% in 2021. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $420 since 2009.
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