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Desert Edge

California · 3,822 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 $33,431. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,900. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,822
−9%vs 2011
vs 4,223 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,685 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 1,862 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
63.8
−8%vs 2011
vs 69.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,431
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,394 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,644
−10%vs 2011
vs $22,937 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.403 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $613 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.2%
−74.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% in 2011
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−20.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+10%vs 2011
vs 1.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(3,447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(741)
Asian0.8%(35)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,599)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,502)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(1,220)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,164)
Diversity Score
57
+50%vs 2011
vs 38 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 37.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.1%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Female
50.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Foreign born
30.8%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Edge, California?

Desert Edge, California has about 3,822 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desert Edge, California earns about $33,431 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 $42,900, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Edge, California?

About 10.6% 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 14.9% of people in Desert Edge, California live below the federal poverty line.

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