Desert Hot Springs is home to 25,938 people in California. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 9,356 people. The median age is 31.0, younger than the US median of 37.2. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. Owners hold 48% of the housing stock. That trails the California median by roughly 40%.
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 25,938 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Desert Hot Springs, California?
The typical household in Desert Hot Springs, California earns about $36,326 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 $202,000, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.
How educated are people in Desert Hot Springs, California?
About 12.7% 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 24.9% 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 14,270 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.
