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Desert Palms

California · 6,686 residents · 2.675 sq mi
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Desert Palms has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $377,000. With a median age of 76.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 76.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
6,686
−1%since 2019
from 6,755 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,499 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 2,525 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
76.6
+3%since 2019
from 74.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K201020202024Desert Palms
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,393
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,221 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,852
+6%since 2019
from $55,495 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services24.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $371,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,006
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,320 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
11.4% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+6%since 2019
from 6.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(6,072)
Black3.6%(241)
Hispanic / Latino4%(271)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other2.2%(148)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,593)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,116)
Black1.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(258)
Asian1.6%(108)
Other0.5%(30)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,152)
Diversity Score
17
−27%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 98.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−64%since 2019
from 46.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
Female
57.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
Foreign born
12.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Palms, California?

Desert Palms, California has about 6,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desert Palms, California earns about $57,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Palms, California expensive?

In Desert Palms, California, the median home is worth about $377,000, and the typical rent is about $2,006 a month.

How educated are people in Desert Palms, California?

About 45.5% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Palms, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Palms, California?

About 8.8% of people in Desert Palms, California live below the federal poverty line.

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