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Desert Center

California · 144 residents · 30.425 sq mi
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Desert Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,393. Population has declined 14% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $216,100. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

144
−14%since 2023
from 167 in 2023
2010 – 2024
5 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 5 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.5
−8%since 2023
from 49.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
130173216259302201020202024Desert Center
2024144
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,393
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,857 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,408
+3%since 2023
from $25,685 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
31.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.311
+6%since 2023
from 0.293 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade37.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$216,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $221,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,135
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,192 in 2023
US average: $1,442
54.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
45.6% rent
71.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
23.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.9
−3%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(84)
Black7.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(62)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other3.6%(6)
Diversity Score75.3%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(64)
Black9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino38.9%(56)
Asian2.8%(4)
Other4.9%(7)
Diversity Score80%(115)
80
+6%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 12.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
60.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
25.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
46.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
38.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
3.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
80.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
14.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Desert Center, California?

Desert Center, California has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Desert Center, California?

The typical household in Desert Center, California earns about $73,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Center, California expensive?

In Desert Center, California, the median home is worth about $216,100, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Center, California?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Center, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Center, California?

About 31.9% of people in Desert Center, 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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