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Desert Edge

California · 4,180 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 $32,459. Population has grown 26% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $43,600. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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

Total population
4,180
+26%since 2019
from 3,319 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,843 / sq mi
+26%since 2019
from 1,463 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
−10%since 2019
from 67.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K201020202024Desert Edge
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,459
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,604 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,320
−4%since 2019
from $23,149 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $700 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+3%since 2019
from 1.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(2,265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(1,035)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(1,813)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(2,238)
Black1.4%(60)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,649)
Asian1.8%(76)
Other2.4%(101)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,845)
Diversity Score
68
+25%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+3%since 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
47.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
28.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Edge, California?

Desert Edge, California has about 4,180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desert Edge, California earns about $32,459 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 $43,600, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Edge, California?

About 16.8% 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 16.7% of people in Desert Edge, California live below the federal poverty line.

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