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 2025 the population of Hercules is 26,611. The population is expected to grow to 26,968 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.27%.
The median age of Hercules residents is 44.
The diversity index of Hercules is 77.5, meaning that there is a 78% 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 $172,607 and projected to be $191,930 in 2030. Per capita income is $58,796, projected to be $65,394 in 2030. 10.82% of households – 2,880 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,532,934 and the average disposable income is $122,982.
There are 9,455 housing units in Hercules; 6,849 are owner-occupied, 2,214 are rented, and 392 are vacant. The average home value is $842,417, with 644 homes built in 2010 or later, and 19 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 425 businesses in Hercules, employing 5,160 workers and pulling from a labor force of 13,518 age 16 and above. 5,677 workers commute into Hercules from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
7,812 residents both live and work in/around Hercules. The average travel time is 38.8 minutes. 2.06% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 11.16% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 8,500 drive alone, 990 carpool, and 1,232 take public transportation. 353 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,443 residents work from home.
2,839 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,308 have associates degrees, 6,994 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,083 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-12
