Hollister, California Income Statistics
Hollister Wealth Score
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B
Hollister Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Hollister | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $115,107 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $61,424 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 14.1% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 18.5% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Hollister is about 16% higher than in California. Income has been growing faster in Hollister (6.0%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 14% of adults in Hollister 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 Hollister, California grew by 73.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $115,107 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.0% per year.
Hollister has stayed well above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2012, at 18% higher. The gap has widened from 30% in 2009 to 43% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Hollister
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 4,982 households (56.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 10.3% of households in Hollister had an income under $35,000 and 35.0% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Hollister has a larger share of households earning $150,000 to $199,999 (16.5% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (2.5% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 194 | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 231 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 262 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 219 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 570 | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,191 | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,162 | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,895 | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,453 | 16.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,634 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 8,811 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 3,297 residents (14.1% 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 16.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.3% of Hollister residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 23.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Hollister has a larger share of residents with no personal income (15.3% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $1 to $9,999 (8.7% vs 11.2%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,571 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,026 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,325 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,440 | 10.4% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,136 | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,865 | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,521 | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,174 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,297 | 14.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 23,356 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 15.3% 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 Hollister
| Metric | Hollister | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.546 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $73,550 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $53,407 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 27.4% | 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 Hollister, it is 0.546, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 38% more than women's income in Hollister, California. Over a 35-year career, a 38% wage gap accumulates to roughly $705,005 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hollister, California has narrowed from about 30% to 27% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2022, and was narrowest at 12% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,533 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Hollister | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 9.4% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 32 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 850 people are unemployed in Hollister, California.
The average commute time in Hollister is 32 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Hollister, California has fallen from 11.2% to 5.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.2% in 2014.
Hollister has stayed well above the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never dropped below it. The gap has narrowed from 2.5 points in 2011 to 0.3 points in 2024, the closest it has been.
Hollister, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Hollister, 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister, CA | 29,946 | $115,107 #2/2 | 6.0%/yr #2/2 | 5.5% #1/2 | 0.546 #1/2 |
| Gilroy, CA | 43,150 | $122,632 | 6.5%/yr | 6.7% | 0.564 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hollister, California has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than California, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Hollister, California.
How Rich Is Hollister, California?
Hollister has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $115,107, about 16% higher than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Hollister, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Hollister, California rose 74%, from $66,302 to $115,107. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +74% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Hollister in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Hollister, California was $103,718, up 8% from $96,006 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Hollister in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Hollister, California was $78,591. By 2024 it had risen 46% to $115,107.
What is the Gini coefficient in Hollister, California?
The Gini coefficient in Hollister is 0.546. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Hollister, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Hollister, California has narrowed from about 30% to 27% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2022, and was narrowest at 12% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,533 since 2009.
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