CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Desert Center

California · 256 residents · 30.425 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Desert Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has grown 19% since 2019. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,300. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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

256
+19%since 2019
from 216 in 2019
2010 – 2024
8 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 7 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
52.0
−26%since 2019
from 70.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
130173216259302201020202024Desert Center
2024144
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $32,292 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$25,381
+1%since 2019
from $25,040 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing20.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$112,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
70.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
29.2% rent
3.3
−5%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Desert Center on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(201)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(7)
Diversity Score16.5%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(167)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(71)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other4.6%(12)
Diversity Score61.7%(158)
62
+273%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
40.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 16.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
46.9%
+29.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
18.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
44.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
44.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.5% in 2019
10.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Desert Center

Head to head

Compare Desert Center to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Center, California?

Desert Center, California has about 256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desert Center, California earns about $33,750 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 $112,300.

How educated are people in Desert Center, California?

About 46.9% 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 2.5% of people in Desert Center, California live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →