Explore Hollister local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for San Benito County.
At a glance: Hollister is an incorporated city in San Benito County. Population: 44,233 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 24,150 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Hollister is the seat of San Benito County, in a small valley reached by Highways 25 and 156. Dunne Park, at West and Sixth streets, includes playgrounds, tennis courts, softball fields and a memorial rose garden. Hollister incorporated on August 6, 1872. Hollister was founded in 1868 while the townsite was still in Monterey County. The Calaveras Fault crosses Hollister in two areas. Valley View Park has a splash pad. Hollister’s council meets on the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Council meetings are held at 375 Fifth Street in City Hall’s council chambers.
Hollister incorporated on August 6, 1872. Hollister was founded in 1868 while the townsite was still in Monterey County. The Calaveras Fault crosses Hollister in two areas.
Valley View Park has a splash pad.
Hollister’s council meets on the first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Council meetings are held at 375 Fifth Street in City Hall’s council chambers.
The San Benito County elections office publishes registration and election information; its page is linked in the official resources below.
24,150 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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