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Coachella

California · 41,941 residents · 29.917 sq mi
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Coachella has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,999. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $238,500. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,941
+85%since 2000
from 22,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,402 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.6
+25%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K23K31K40K48K1990201020202024Coachella
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,999
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,590 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,254
+160%since 2000
from $7,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,500
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+143%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(363)
Black0.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino97.4%(22,132)
Asian0.2%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(1,135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(836)
Black0.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(40,421)
Asian0.3%(143)
Other0.3%(138)
Diversity Score7.3%(3,082)
Diversity Score
7
+47%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.2%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
39.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coachella, California?

Coachella, California has about 41,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coachella, California?

The typical household in Coachella, California earns about $33,999 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coachella, California expensive?

In Coachella, California, the median home is worth about $238,500, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Coachella, California?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Coachella, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coachella, California?

About 18.9% of people in Coachella, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coachella, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Coachella, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,045 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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

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