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Desert Shores

California · 801 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Desert Shores has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $178,600. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
801
+1%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+29%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2585658721K1K2000201020202024Desert Shores
2024801
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,212
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,524
+194%since 2000
from $8,352 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
−2%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,600
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.8
+143%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(276)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino60.9%(482)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(473)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.5%(565)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52%(416)
Diversity Score
52
−13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.0%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.9%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
42.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 68.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
+41.6 ptssince 2017
from 29.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2016
from 14.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Shores, California?

Desert Shores, California has about 801 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Desert Shores, California earns about $37,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert Shores, California expensive?

In Desert Shores, California, the median home is worth about $178,600.

How educated are people in Desert Shores, California?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Desert Shores, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert Shores, California?

About 5.5% of people in Desert Shores, California live below the federal poverty line.

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