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Desert Shores

California · 1,128 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Population has grown 42% since 2000. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,128
+42%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,616 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 1,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
−13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,323
+167%since 2000
from $8,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade29.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
67.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
32.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(102)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino89.5%(1,009)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.4%(241)
Diversity Score
21
−64%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.6%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
22.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 68.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert Shores, California?

Desert Shores, California has about 1,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Desert Shores, California?

About 27.7% 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 36.5% of people in Desert Shores, 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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