Hesperia highlight
Growing residential base
Hesperia grew from 4,592 residents in 1970 to over 100,000 by 2020, with the majority of growth occurring in the 1980s.
Hesperia's growth is one of the remarkable demographic stories of the high desert. The city had just 4,592 residents in 1970, but experienced rapid expansion starting in the 1980s, reaching 99,818 residents by the 2020 census. This transformation from a small railroad town to a city of 100,000 happened in the span of half a century, driven by affordable land, housing development and the city's incorporation in 1988, which allowed it to establish its own municipal services and planning authority.
The 2020 census showed Hesperia's demographic diversity: 58.8% Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.3% White, 5.6% African American and 2.4% Asian. Median household income stood at approximately $68,971 in recent estimates. The population continues to grow, making Hesperia an increasingly significant city within San Bernardino County and the Victor Valley region. This is a community of working families, many establishing their financial foundations for the first time.
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