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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cathedral City

California · 30,085 residents · 22.476 sq mi
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Cathedral City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,908. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 12,562 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $114,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,085
−29%vs 2000
vs 42,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,339 / sq mi
−29%vs 2000
vs 1,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
28K35K42K50K57K1990201020202024Cathedral City
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,908
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,887 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,331
−18%vs 2000
vs $16,215 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$114,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$649
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $695 in 2000
US average: $450
61.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
3.7
+26%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42%(17,908)
Black2.5%(1,049)
Hispanic / Latino50%(21,312)
Asian3.5%(1,502)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(29,531)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(22,355)
Black2.4%(714)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(11,085)
Asian3.7%(1,115)
Other19.6%(5,901)
Diversity Score76.4%(22,981)
76
+10%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cathedral City, California?

Cathedral City, California has about 30,085 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cathedral City, California?

The typical household in Cathedral City, California earns about $30,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cathedral City, California expensive?

In Cathedral City, California, the median home is worth about $114,200, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Cathedral City, California?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cathedral City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cathedral City, California?

About 13.6% of people in Cathedral City, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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