Hercules, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Contra Costa County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Hercules based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Hercules
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 64Income: 87Home Value: 74Safety: 100Education: 49Median Age: 73Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

26,245

2023 ACS

Median Income

$130,583

2023

Median Home Value

$741,200

2023

Median Rent

$3,003

2023

Median Age

43.5

Unemployment

4.7%

Cost of Living Index

236.8

100 = national avg

Hercules is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of 26,245 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Hercules is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Hercules is $130,583, and the median home value is $741,200. The cost of living index is 236.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $3,003 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 43.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

26,245

Male

12,721

48.5%

Female

13,524

51.5%

Median Age

43.5

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

34.5%

High School or Higher

44.8%

Foreign Born

34.8%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

47.2%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.702

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Asian

43.9%

Foreign Born

34.8%

White
16.8%
Black
18.7%
Asian
43.9%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.8%
Two or More
12.2%
Other
7.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

14.8%

3,887 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

85.2%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,498 (64.3%)
Puerto Rican
277 (7.1%)
Salvadoran
454 (11.7%)
Guatemalan
39 (1.0%)
Colombian
23 (0.6%)
Honduran
140 (3.6%)
Peruvian
39 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
418 (10.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,444 (12.5%)
Chinese
1,712 (14.9%)
Filipino
5,252 (45.6%)
Vietnamese
435 (3.8%)
Korean
215 (1.9%)
Japanese
390 (3.4%)
Pakistani
496 (4.3%)
Cambodian
34 (0.3%)
Thai
36 (0.3%)
Laotian
55 (0.5%)
Taiwanese
21 (0.2%)
Other Asian
1,431 (12.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
109 (51.9%)
Fijian
36 (17.1%)
Other Pacific Islander
65 (31.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
16 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

25,217

English Only

55.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Tagalog

2,831 speakers

Limited English

13.7%

Language Distribution

Tagalog
2,831 (11.2%)
Spanish
2,741 (10.9%)
Other Indo-European
2,454 (9.7%)
Chinese
1,106 (4.4%)
Other Asian
842 (3.3%)
Other Languages
371 (1.5%)
Vietnamese
356 (1.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
265 (1.1%)
Korean
161 (0.6%)
Slavic Languages
112 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.3%

Limited English Proficiency

13.7%

Tagalog
23.0% limited English
Spanish
15.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
45.5% limited English
Chinese
44.2% limited English
Other Asian
36.7% limited English
Other Languages
21.0% limited English
Vietnamese
68.5% limited English
Korean
52.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
42.9% limited English
German
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

916

3.5% of population

Disability Rate

40.0%

366 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$95,915

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
23.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.8%
Vietnam
30.6%
Korea
1.7%
World War II
2.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.0%
35-54
24.9%
55-64
32.2%
65-74
19.2%
75+
18.7%

Male Veterans

705

77.0%

Female Veterans

211

23.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$95,915

Non-Veteran Income

$53,879

Difference

$42,036

78.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

366

Without Disability

550

Disability Rate

40.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

6,793

#1 Ancestry

Sub-Saharan African

4.8% (1,263)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

3.5% (907)

#3 Ancestry

German

3.0% (783)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Sub-Saharan African
4.8%
Irish
3.5%
German
3.0%
English
2.4%
Italian
2.2%
American
1.6%
Polish
1.1%
French
0.9%
Portuguese
0.8%
Norwegian
0.5%
Brazilian
0.5%
European
0.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Arab
0.5%
Slovak
0.4%
British
0.4%
West Indian
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%
Danish
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

9,319

Family Households

6,774

72.7%

Married Couples

5,189

55.7%

Non-Family Households

2,545

27.3%

Single Mother Households

1,289

13.8%

Single Father Households

296

3.2%

Living Alone

2,225

23.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

4,073

In Married Couple

3,298

81.0%

With Single Mother

688

16.9%

With Single Father

87

2.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$144,110

Married Couple Income

$162,813

Single Mother Income

$95,548

Single Father Income

$124,345

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

2.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,197

Grandparents Responsible

194

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$130,583

+78% vs national

Per Capita Income

$56,098

+51% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.4%

-60% vs national

Gini Index

0.4015

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.7%

-10% vs national

SNAP Recipients

6.7%

of households

How Hercules Compares

Hercules vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hercules is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Hercules. The median household income here is $130,583.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.2%
$25-50K
6.8%
$50-75K
10.8%
$75-100K
9.2%
$100-150K
22.7%
$150-200K
12.9%
$200K+
28.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

-39% vs CA avg

Labor Force

14,530

Employed

13,829

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

44.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

43.5

Work from Home

18.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

236.8

100 = national avg

+136.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$104,204

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$246,299

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
350.0
Food
149.8
Transportation
199.6
Healthcare
139.8
Utilities
179.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,385

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,912

per month

The median household income in Hercules, CA is $130,583, which is 78.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $56,098. The poverty rate of 5.4% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4015, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 14,530. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 62.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 236.8, which is 136.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 350.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $104,204 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$790,000

Median List Price

$499,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$458

Days on Market

35

Active Inventory

26

Months of Supply

3.7

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$729,052

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,006

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

28.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

9.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.6%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
28.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
9.1%
Listings with Price Drops
38.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 4.6%List Price ↓ 43.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

7

New Listings

13

Pending Sales

11

Homes Sold ↓ 61.1%New Listings ↓ 13.3%Pending ↓ 8.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$458

Median List $/SF

$427

Sale $/SF ↑ 0.0%List $/SF ↓ 5.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Hercules vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hercules is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$741,200

Median Rent

$3,003

Total Housing Units

9,615

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Owner Occupied

81.1%

Renter Occupied

18.9%

Median Property Tax

$7,230

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,822

Housing Types

Single Family
78.6%
Multi-Family
21.2%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$7,230

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.97%

of home value

Median Home Value

$741,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$7,463

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($7,230) by the median home value ($741,200). In Hercules, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.97%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Hercules, CA is $790,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 35 days on the market. 28.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $458. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,006/month. About 81.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1988. There are 9,615 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $7,230. The effective tax rate is 0.97%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.68

per 1,000 residents

-35% vs national

Property Crime Rate

6.73

per 1,000 residents

-61% vs national

Total Crimes

225

2024

Violent Clearance

64%

cases solved

Property Clearance

28%

cases solved

YoY Change

-22.2%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Hercules Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Hercules vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hercules is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 37.5%Property ↓ 56.5%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Hercules police solve 72% of aggravated assault cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent00.00N/A
RobberyViolent90.3433.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent361.3572.2%
BurglaryProperty180.6722.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty1264.7136.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty361.352.8%

Hercules, CA reported 45 violent crimes and 180 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.68 per 1,000 residents is 35.3% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 64% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 126 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 5.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024451801.686.73
2023561572.166.07
2022372181.418.33
2020302381.138.97
2019313411.2013.22
2018303501.1713.59
2017303781.1714.78
2016533922.0715.34
2015313921.2215.48

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.5

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

21.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

67.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$132.9M

Individual Assistance

$3.5M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $130.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$17.8M$798K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$91.3M$1.1M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$422Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$3.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$3.7M$176K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm, Mud & Land Slides, … β†’FloodFeb 1993β€”β€”
Loma Prieta Earthquake β†’EarthquakeOct 1989β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1986β€”β€”
Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornado… β†’Coastal StormFeb 1983β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High T… β†’FloodJan 1982β€”β€”
Torrential Rain, High Tide & Winds β†’Coastal StormFeb 1980β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtJan 1977β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 29 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,202

Total Claims Paid

$12,846,533

Avg Claim Payout

$10,688

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

25

Federal Funding

$16,527,251

Properties Protected

11

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic7$4,277,711
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$251,659
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions2$1,348,992
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$132,721
601.2: Generators - Regular1$332,970

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Hercules has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 1,202 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $132,920,600 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,456,652 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.5%

11.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.8%

7.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

4.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.2%

Arthritis

19.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.8%

Loneliness

36.1%

Lack of Support

28.5%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.1%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

10.4%

Hearing

4.8%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Hercules has an obesity rate of 24.5%, which is 11.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.8%, 7.7pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.6 mi

Adventist Health Vallejo

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Adventist Health Vallejo5.6 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center7.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital And Rehab Center8.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5β€”
Sutter Solano Medical Center8.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp11.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

299

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SONOMA RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY1511
GEORGE RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY1481

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

62.9%

-20% vs national

Public Transit

9.1%

+912% vs national

Work From Home

18.1%

+94% vs national

Carpool

7.3%

Walk / Bike

0.4%

combined

How Hercules's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

1

2022

4-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202211000
202133000
202034120
201911010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Hercules, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 62.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 18.1% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 9.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.3% of workers carpool. In 2022, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

87.2%

of households

No Internet

3.2%

of households

Total Households

9,319

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
87.2%
Cellular Data Plan
91.0%
Satellite
7.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
3.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.4%

of households

Smartphone

94.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.4%

of households

Tablet

77.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.4%
Smartphone
94.0%
Desktop / Laptop
90.4%
Tablet
77.8%
Smartphone Only
3.9%
No Computer
1.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+68% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+65% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+81% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+10% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Hercules vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

299

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SONOMA RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1511
GEORGE RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1481

96.1% of households in Hercules have broadband internet access. 87.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 299 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Hercules is located in Contra Costa County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Hercules.

Election Overview

Source: Contra Costa County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

356,008

67.3%

GOP Votes

155,308

29.4%

Total Votes

528,904

Margin

D+38.0%

Shift from 2020

R+7.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+38.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024356,008155,308528,90467.3%29.4%D+38.0
2020416,386152,877581,23071.6%26.3%D+45.3
2016286,658105,819415,97268.9%25.4%D+43.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Contra Costa County recorded 528,904 total votes. Democrats won the county with 67.3% of the vote compared to 29.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+38.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Contra Costa County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

100

Total Assets

$2.4M

Total Income

$4.5M

Per 10K Residents

38.1

nonprofits

-29.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

0

Median Assets

$40K

Oldest Active

1943

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
17
Religion
15
Recreation & Sports
8
Human Services
8
Youth Development
6
International
6
Philanthropy
6
Arts & Culture
4
Public Benefit
4
Health Care
2
Employment
2
Community Improvement
2
Unknown
2
Animal-Related
1
Crime & Legal
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Science & Tech
1
96.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.3M of $2.4M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Hercules

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CALIFORNIA FORWARDPublic Benefit$922K$1.9M2008
THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL EXCHANGE INCβ€”$773K$654K1985
SCHOLAR ATHLETES INCYouth Development$143K$373K2017
COLLINS MANAGEMENT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$97K$56K2017
EDDIE AND ANNIE ADAMS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$92K$6K2018
EAST BAY BASKETBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATIONβ€”$61K$403K1993
HERCULES EDUCATION FOUNDATIONHuman Services$61K$68K2009
HERCULES MUSIC BOOSTERS ASSOCATIONEducation$45K$111K2004
SELF DETERMINATION FOUNDATIONHuman Services$41K$27K2023
ALBANY BERKELEY YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUERecreation & Sports$39K$89K2024
PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INCβ€”$24K$63K1943
LAND ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDPhilanthropy$23K$8K2024
VISION SPORTS ACADEMYYouth Development$15K$77K2019
NECO FOUNDATIONInternational$9K$99K2011
HERCULES PIRANHAS SWIM TEAMRecreation & Sports$8K$18K2013
JESUS YOUNG FOLLOWERS MINISTRIESInternational$4K$47K2016
MOVEMENT STUDIES INSTITUTEEducation$4K$3K2001
R I S E EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCArts & Culture$1$11996

Hercules, CA has 100 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.4M. The most common category is Education, with 17 organizations. That works out to 38.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1943.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

100

Total Approved

$32.0M

Jobs Supported

928

Per 10K Residents

38.1

SBA loans

-62.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

42

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

7 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1994–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)69% of all loans

Loans

69

Total Amount

$18.0M

Avg Loan

$260,941

Median Loan

$125,000

SBA Guaranteed

$13.8M(77%)

Jobs Supported

528

50431% of all loans

Loans

31

Total Amount

$14.0M

Avg Loan

$451,935

Median Loan

$303,000

7(a) β€” 69%504 β€” 31%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

9

9% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$2.2M

7% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$246,000

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance27 loans
NAICS 62
$7.7M
Accommodation & Food Services12 loans
NAICS 72
$1.6M
Wholesale Trade8 loans
NAICS 42
$5.3M
Retail Trade7 loans
NAICS 45
$825K
Retail Trade7 loans
NAICS 44
$1.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Multiple Organics, Inc.1$2.3M
Naia Inc.3$2.1M
Viebella Llc1$2.0M
Multiple Organics Inc.2$1.4M
Bhandol Llc1$1.3M
Fabritech1$1.1M
Hall Fabrication Racing Inc1$1.0M
Le Chat1$957K
Navjeet S. Chahal1$857K
Pandas International Trading C1$692K

Hercules, CA has received 100 SBA loans totaling $32.0M in approved funding between 1994 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 69 loans (69% of the total), supporting 528 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 31 loans totaling $14.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Hercules is Bank of America, National Association with 7 loans. That works out to 38.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

20

Total Population

499,814

Avg Median Income

-$33,222,687

Avg Home Value

$818,625

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
945253,665$101,850$709,000$2,1862.5
9453026,229$127,731$1,097,300$2,4344.3
9454726,245$130,583$741,200$3,0035.7
9455348,600$121,023$781,400$2,24761.6
9456418,835$120,833$697,100$2,7386.8
94569194N/A$586,500N/A1.3
945728,712$89,074$653,500$2,1439.2
9458930,199$91,313$478,800$2,1275.7
9459037,401$66,957$510,700$1,7686.6
9459158,516$107,849$602,200$2,21821.1
94592922$122,625$681,300$2,7088.0
9470620,486$136,961$1,188,100$2,3941.5
9470712,728$196,591$1,626,500$2,4061.8
9470811,967$229,004$1,517,100$2,9263.3
9470912,179$95,223$1,240,500$1,9880.7
9480133,564$75,786$593,500$1,60811.5
9480327,588$116,075$729,000$2,29512.8
9480444,679$86,430$618,000$1,8256.5
9480515,356$114,191$738,800$2,2721.9
9480661,749$82,818$582,000$2,0137.8

Hercules, CA has 20 ZIP codes with a combined population of 499,814. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$33,222,687. The average median home value is $818,625. The average median monthly rent is -$33,331,168.

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