The population of San Jacinto, CA is 46,375, making it a midsized city with a diverse ethnic makeup. More than a quarter of its residents identify as Hispanic, and 39% speak Spanish as their primary language. Residents are mostly younger, with a median age of 33. Foreign born residents were most commonly from Mexico, the Philippines, and China.
The Census Bureau gives a detailed breakdown of the population of the city. In 2019, 77.1% of the population drove alone to work. Just 3.09 percent worked from home. The chart below shows the percentage of households using different modes of transportation over time. The logarithmic scale on the y-axis helps to highlight variations among smaller means of transportation. A few buckets are larger than others, such as households with one car and those with two or more.
Another feature of San Jacinto is its tribute to veterans. Veterans can visit the Druding Park, a memorial to all branches of the U.S. armed forces. Its artwork is made of military-related equipment. Each branch has a tank representing the Army, a propeller for the Air Force, an anchor for the Navy, and a lighthouse for the Coast Guard. The city government hopes to add a howitzer for the Marine Corps at some point in the future. The park also features various plaques.