With 16,582 people, Desert Hot Springs is a city in California. 47% of homes are owner-occupied. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. 27.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That trails the California median by roughly 45%. 4,914 more people live here than in 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)21.6%(222)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)15.6%(160)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era39.8%(409)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.5%(26)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II2.6%(27)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,028 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Desert Hot Springs, California?
Desert Hot Springs, California has about 16,582 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Desert Hot Springs, California?
The typical household in Desert Hot Springs, California earns about $25,987 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 $78,000, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.
How educated are people in Desert Hot Springs, California?
About 8.9% 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 27.5% of people in Desert Hot Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.
Has Desert Hot Springs, California grown since 1990?
Yes, Desert Hot Springs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,914 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.
