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Indian Wells

Arizona · 232 residents · 10.396 sq mi
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Indian Wells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,861. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 69 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,700. The poverty rate of 39.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−23%since 2019
from 301 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 29 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+8%since 2019
from 39.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
108176244312380201020202024Indian Wells
2024318
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,861
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,712 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,244
+9%since 2019
from $9,416 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $958 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
4.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic6%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other90.4%(272)
Diversity Score22.4%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.9%(206)
Diversity Score17.9%(42)
Diversity Score
18
−20%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.0 min
+4%since 2019
from 48.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
Female
46.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Wells, Arizona?

Indian Wells, Arizona has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian Wells, Arizona?

The typical household in Indian Wells, Arizona earns about $29,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Wells, Arizona expensive?

In Indian Wells, Arizona, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Wells, Arizona?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Wells, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Wells, Arizona?

About 39.0% of people in Indian Wells, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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