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Crime in Hercules summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hercules. Key points include:
There were 225 total crimes in Hercules in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hercules is 841.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hercules is 168.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hercules is 673.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hercules is -60.29% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hercules Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hercules / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 225 | 841.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 168.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 33.7 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 134.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 180 | 673.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 67.3 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 126 | 471.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 134.6 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hercules summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hercules. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hercules is 170 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hercules is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hercules is $754,022.
The median income in Hercules is $129,397.
Hercules's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hercules Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hercules | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 302 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hercules, CA Weather
The average high in Hercules is 70.4° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 41.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hercules |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hercules Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hercules
The current population in Hercules is 26,302. The population has increased 14.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,302 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 26,245 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 26,041 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 26,050 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 26,090 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 25,616 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 25,343 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 25,260 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 25,011 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 24,838 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 24,596 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 24,340 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 23,973 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 23,556 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 23,061 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hercules
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Hercules is:
14.4% White with 3,777 White residents.
18.3% African American with 4,813 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
44.1% Asian with 11,593 Asian residents.
1.2% Hawaiian with 316 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 111 Other residents.
7.1% Two Or More with 1,864 Two Or More residents.
14.5% Hispanic with 3,809 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 18.3% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 44.1% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hercules
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Hercules is 51.4% female with 13,528 female residents.
Hercules is 48.6% male with 12,774 male residents.
| Gender | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hercules for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Hercules completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Hercules completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Hercules completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Hercules completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Hercules completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Hercules completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Hercules completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Hercules completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Hercules completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hercules, California
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4.0% of households in Hercules earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Hercules earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Hercules earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Hercules earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.7% of households in Hercules earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Hercules earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Hercules earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.6% of households in Hercules earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.6% of households in Hercules earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.8% of households in Hercules earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hercules | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.8% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
