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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Desert Hot Springs

California · 11,668 residents · 30.126 sq mi
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Desert Hot Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,687. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 4,914 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,800. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,668
−30%vs 2000
vs 16,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
387 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 30.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K16K22K29K35K1990201020202024Desert Hot Springs
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,687
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,987 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,185
−6%vs 2000
vs $11,954 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.5%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$498
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $509 in 2000
US average: $450
44.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.2% in 2000
55.3% rent
3.6
+20%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(8,040)
Black5.7%(947)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(6,699)
Asian1.8%(300)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.9%(11,765)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(9,649)
Black4%(466)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,278)
Asian1.9%(226)
Other11.4%(1,327)
Diversity Score60.5%(7,062)
61
−15%vs 2000
vs 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Hot Springs, California?

Desert Hot Springs, California has about 11,668 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Desert Hot Springs, California?

The typical household in Desert Hot Springs, California earns about $20,687 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Hot Springs, California expensive?

In Desert Hot Springs, California, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Hot Springs, California?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Hot Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Hot Springs, California?

About 21.5% of people in Desert Hot Springs, 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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