East Hemet, California facts for kids
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East Hemet, California
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Location in Riverside County and the state of California
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 East Hemet, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.20 sq mi (13.45 km2) |
| • Land | 5.20 sq mi (13.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (515 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,432 |
| • Density | 3,740.52/sq mi (1,444.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92544
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| Area code(s) | 951 |
| FIPS code | 06-20697 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867016 |
East Hemet is a special kind of community in Riverside County, California. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government. It's located just east of the city of Hemet.
In 2020, about 19,432 people lived in East Hemet. This number has grown over the years, showing that more and more people are choosing to live here!
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Where is East Hemet?
East Hemet is located in southern California. Its exact spot on a map is 33°44′10″N 116°56′25″W / 33.73611°N 116.94028°W.
The area of East Hemet is about 5.2 square miles (which is about 13.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in East Hemet?
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| 2020 | 19,432 | — | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of East Hemet was 17,418 people. This means there were about 3,341 people living in each square mile.
People from many different backgrounds live in East Hemet. In 2010, the population included:
- About 62% White residents
- About 12% African American residents
- About 2% Native American residents
- About 2% Asian residents
- A small number of Pacific Islander residents
- About 17% from other backgrounds
- About 5% from two or more backgrounds
Also, about 39% of the people living in East Hemet in 2010 were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Most people in East Hemet live in regular homes. In 2010, nearly all 17,418 residents lived in households, which are like family homes or shared living spaces.
There were 5,320 households in East Hemet in 2010. Many of these households had children under 18 living there, showing it's a place where many families grow up. The average household had about 3 people.
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, East Hemet had 14,823 people. The community was a bit smaller then, with about 4,598 people per square mile.
The mix of people was also diverse in 2000:
- About 70% White residents
- About 12.5% Black or African American residents
- About 1.4% Native American residents
- About 1% Asian residents
- A small number of Pacific Islander residents
- About 11.9% from other backgrounds
- About 4% from two or more backgrounds
About 24% of the population in 2000 was of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2000, there were 4,831 households. Many of these also had children under 18. The average household size was 3 people, and the average family size was 3.4 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 33% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% were aged 18 to 24.
- About 26% were aged 25 to 44.
- About 20% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 13% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in East Hemet in 2000 was 33 years.
See also
In Spanish: East Hemet para niños
