Hercules, California
Hercules: City in western Contra Costa County, California
About
Hercules is a city located in the county of Contra Costa in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,060. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,221 inhabitants.
The city was created 124 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about Hercules
| Population : | 26,221 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Contra Costa County |
| Postal code : | 94547 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 510 |
| Water as percent of area : | 65.87% |
| Land as percent of area : | 34.13% |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1900 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 07:05:04 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 8.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hercules is located at 38°1'2"N 122°17'19"W (38.0171400, -122.2885800). It has 2 neighbors: Boo and Lyr.
Hercules map
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- Official Website
Official website of Hercules
Hercules has 2 neighbours.
- Gunung Boo constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
- Lyr constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere
Demographics
The population of Hercules increased by 8.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,060 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,346 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,571 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,804 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,038 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,271 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,416 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,505 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,612 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,276 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,221 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Other Places in Hercules
1 Hercules Municipal Utility
111 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA 94547, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hercules Personnel Department
111 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA 94547, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hercules Corporation Yard
1000 Sycamore Ave, Hercules, CA 94547, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Hercules City Manager
111 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA 94547, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hercules City Hall
111 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA 94547, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +15107998200 🔗 Url
Schools in Hercules
College & universities near Hercules, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112826 | Contra Costa College | San Pablo (CA) | 94806-3195 |
Stations (46)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hercules, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIC | Richmond station | 1700 Nevin Avenue | RAIL |
| VAL | Vallejo, California | 4355 Sonoma Blvd. | BUS |
| MTZ | Martinez station | 601 Marina Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| VMW | Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California | Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive | BUS |
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Hercules
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pinol Post Office | Pinole (CA) | 94564 |
Other cities in Contra Costa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Contra Costa County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Concord | 128,544 | The third most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Antioch | 111,605 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Richmond | 110,038 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| San Ramon | 82,865 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Pittsburg | 72,622 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Walnut Creek | 69,936 | The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Brentwood | 65,017 | The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Danville | 44,883 | Town in Contra Costa County, California |
| Oakley | 42,710 | A city in Contra Costa County, California. |
| Martinez | 38,027 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,781 | City in Contra Costa County, California, USA |
| San Pablo | 30,779 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Lafayette | 25,992 | City in California |
| El Cerrito | 25,403 | City in Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Bay Point | 21,534 | Census designated place in California |
| Orinda | 19,557 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Hercules distances to largest California cities
