Hercules combines waterfront access with industrial and commercial sites suitable for clean energy operations. The city promotes sustainable development through collaborative planning with developers and businesses.
As of 2026 the population of Hercules is 26,819. The population is expected to grow to 27,226 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.30%.
The median age of Hercules residents is 44.
The diversity index of Hercules is 77.3, meaning that there is a 77% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Hercules is $182,363 and projected to be $206,852 in 2031. Per capita income is $63,196, projected to be $72,322 in 2031. 12.27% of households – 3,290 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,739,214 and the average disposable income is $129,359.
There are 9,605 housing units in Hercules; 6,923 are owner-occupied, 2,363 are rented, and 319 are vacant. The average home value is $866,675, with 673 homes built in 2010 or later, and 12 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 418 businesses in Hercules, employing 5,011 workers and pulling from a labor force of 12,913 age 16 and above. 5,102 workers commute into Hercules from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
7,773 residents both live and work in/around Hercules. The average travel time is 37.6 minutes. 2.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.83% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 8,117 drive alone, 880 carpool, and 1,170 take public transportation. 289 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,457 residents work from home.
2,812 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,182 have associates degrees, 7,226 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,935 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
