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Desert Edge

California · 3,778 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Desert Edge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,300. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,778
+4%since 2023
from 3,642 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,666 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 1,606 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 63.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K201020202024Desert Edge
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,429
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $40,089 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,025
−1%since 2023
from $28,259 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+3%since 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $821 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+44%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(2,228)
Black1.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(1,158)
Asian2.9%(104)
Other2.2%(81)
Diversity Score65.4%(2,381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(2,411)
Black1.9%(72)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(1,074)
Asian3.7%(140)
Other2.1%(81)
Diversity Score63.7%(2,407)
Diversity Score
64
−3%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−6%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
48.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
27.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Edge, California?

Desert Edge, California has about 3,778 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desert Edge, California earns about $37,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Edge, California expensive?

In Desert Edge, California, the median home is worth about $76,300, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Edge, California?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Edge, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Edge, California?

About 17.8% of people in Desert Edge, 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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