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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Borrego Springs

California · 2,535 residents · 43.407 sq mi
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Borrego Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,045. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $113,000. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,535
+9%since 1990
from 2,327 in 1990
1990 – 2024
58 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 54 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.7
−5%since 1990
from 52.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Borrego Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,045
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,693 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,761
+46%since 1990
from $15,558 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$496
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $448 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
26.4% rent
3.1
−19%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,838)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32%(745)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score69.7%(1,623)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(1,655)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(822)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score57%(1,445)
57
−18%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−44%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Borrego Springs, California?

Borrego Springs, California has about 2,535 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Borrego Springs, California?

The typical household in Borrego Springs, California earns about $37,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Borrego Springs, California expensive?

In Borrego Springs, California, the median home is worth about $113,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Borrego Springs, California?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Borrego Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Borrego Springs, California?

About 11.2% of people in Borrego Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Borrego Springs, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Borrego Springs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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