Hollister CCD, San Benito County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hollister CCD, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hollister CCD, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hollister CCD, California. The estimated population of Hollister CCD, California is 55,680 people, with a median age of 34.9.

We can look at the total population in Hollister CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
55,680
+3.49%
+8.21%
2020
53,801
+1.04%
-
2019
53,246
+1.66%
-
2018
52,376
+1.79%
-
2017
51,456
- -

Population of Hollister CCD, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
28.8%
33.7%
-14.54%
Black/African American
1%
0.8%
+25.00%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%
Hispanic
64.8%
60.7%
+6.75%
Asian
2.6%
2.5%
+4.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.6%
+50.00%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hollister CCD, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.9 -0.57% 34.2 -0.87% 35.3 -0.56%
2020 35.1 +0.29% 34.5 0% 35.5 +0.28%
2019 35 +0.29% 34.5 +0.29% 35.4 -0.84%
2018 34.9 +0.58% 34.4 +1.18% 35.7 +0.85%
2017 34.7 - 34 - 35.4 -

The median age of Hollister CCD, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,409 +7.23% 3,713 +4.8% 3,651 3,891
10 to 19 4,336 +9.71% 3,937 +9.47% 4,771 4,282
20 to 29 3,550 +2.12% 3,402 +5.4% 3,624 3,588
30 to 39 3,711 +18.74% 3,528 +13.53% 4,455 4,023
40 to 49 3,398 +1.21% 3,499 -3.17% 3,422 3,388
50 to 59 3,485 +2.07% 3,358 +3.55% 3,553 3,476
60 to 69 2,103 +16.35% 2,341 +15.42% 2,466 2,723
70+ 1,684 +17.9% 2,002 +16.99% 2,005 2,362

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hollister CCD, California is $94,897.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hollister CCD.

  • Under 25
    $52,309.00
  • 25 to 44
    $101,691.00
  • 45 to 64
    $110,879.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,766.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hollister CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hollister CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hollister CCD, California is currently $115,950.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.96% of households in Hollister CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hollister CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hollister CCD is $35,630.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hollister CCD by the total population of Hollister CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hollister CCD, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hollister CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hollister CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hollister CCD over the age of 16 is 42,466.

Of those people, a total of 68.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hollister CCD is 63.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,381 40.90% 16.10%
20 to 24 years 3,470 80.10% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 3,742 86.90% 9.10%
30 to 34 years 4,075 84.40% 9.60%
35 to 44 years 7,735 84.10% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 6,940 84.90% 8.20%
55 to 59 years 3,567 80.60% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 2,958 58.90% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 4,071 30.90% 2.30%
75 years and over 2,527 4.90% 16.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hollister CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,513 68.20% 8.00%
Black or African American 522 69.20% 10.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 584 49.80% 10.70%
Asian 1,382 70.90% 6.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 96 75.00% 1.40%
Other 5,329 71.60% 10.40%
Two or more races 8,040 70.30% 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino 25,998 71.70% 9.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,583 63.00% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hollister CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hollister CCD is 26,984, with median earnings of $42,720.00.

Women in Hollister CCD, California earning approximately 61.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 26,984 $42,720.00
Male 14,909 $51,654.00
Female 12,075 $31,834.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,591 $82,932.00
Business and Financial 1,084 $63,026.00
Computer and Mathematical 271 $101,719.00
Architecture and Engineering 430 $105,641.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 205 $90,139.00
Community and Social Service 521 $58,303.00
Legal 125 $76,823.00
Educational and Library 1,196 $42,717.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 459 $17,404.00
Healthcare Practitioners 979 $93,938.00
Healthcare Support 1,147 $33,064.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 392 $54,167.00
Law Enforcement 527 $70,060.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,403 $11,318.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 728 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 704 $14,122.00
Sales 2,330 $42,722.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,367 $35,490.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 955 $29,583.00
Construction and Extraction 2,547 $61,209.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 995 $58,750.00
Production 1,736 $42,861.00
Transportation and Material Moving 924 $60,615.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,775 $90,114.00 816 $72,750.00
Business and Financial 464 $74,384.00 620 $43,284.00
Computer and Mathematical 203 $114,464.00 68 $73,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 286 $108,144.00 144 $89,481.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $95,337.00 118 $44,583.00
Community and Social Service 204 $73,041.00 317 $57,697.00
Legal 72 $77,500.00 53 $70,469.00
Educational and Library 220 $76,167.00 976 $34,444.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 325 $16,827.00 134 $23,981.00
Healthcare Practitioners 252 $52,935.00 727 $98,219.00
Healthcare Support 205 $46,314.00 942 $30,189.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 207 $81,589.00 185 $27,135.00
Law Enforcement 506 $66,932.00 21 $106,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 398 $22,143.00 1,005 $9,692.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 513 $30,033.00 215 $11,968.00
Personal Care and Service 234 $11,172.00 470 $15,526.00
Sales 1,081 $47,955.00 1,249 $29,158.00
Office and Administrative Support 730 $32,708.00 2,637 $35,683.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 643 $33,646.00 312 $18,728.00
Construction and Extraction 2,507 $61,363.00 40 $24,352.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 986 $58,923.00 9 $0.00
Production 1,325 $44,845.00 411 $30,932.00
Transportation and Material Moving 781 $62,275.00 143 $12,408.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 16,533 households in Hollister CCD, with an average household size of 3.35 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 13,287 families in Hollister CCD with an average family size of 3.72 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,902 1,256 2,129 3,246
Average Household Size 3.84 3.77 4.07 1.25
Total Families 9,902 1,256 2,129 0
Average Household Size 3.8 3.32 3.58 0

Poverty

Of the 13,287 families in Hollister CCD, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hollister CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,200 housing units in Hollister CCD, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,533 96.12%
Vacant 667 3.88%

29.87% of the total 17,200 housing units in Hollister CCD are rental units. This is approximately 5,138 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,179 are occupied by the owner - or 64.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hollister CCD is $1,713.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hollister CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    216
  • Less than $500
    266
  • $500 to $999
    639
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    984
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,599
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    828
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    483
  • $3,000 or more
    339

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hollister CCD is $609,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hollister CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    167
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    143
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    120
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    161
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,487
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7,115
  • $1,000,000 or more
    858

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hollister CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hollister CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,370
  • 1940 to 1949
    507
  • 1950 to 1959
    753
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,108
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,576
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,258
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,222
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,817
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,548
  • 2014 or later
    41

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hollister CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    565
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,926
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,816
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    7,226

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hollister CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hollister CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

37.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hollister CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    797
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,062
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,882
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,833
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,257
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    678
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,661
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    510
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,517
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,754
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,552
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,506

Summary

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