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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Indian Wells

California · 2,480 residents · 14.301 sq mi
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Indian Wells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,942. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 1,336 residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $375,400. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 146% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,480
−35%vs 2000
vs 3,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
173 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
62.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 63.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Indian Wells
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,942
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,986 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$70,411
−8%vs 2000
vs $76,187 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$375,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $387,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$875
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $670 in 2000
US average: $450
97.8%
+9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
2.2% rent
4.3
+4%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,583)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(113)
Asian1.5%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(449)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(38)
Asian1.5%(36)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(178)
7
−39%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.0%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+87%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Indian Wells, California?

Indian Wells, California has about 2,480 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Indian Wells, California?

The typical household in Indian Wells, California earns about $87,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Wells, California expensive?

In Indian Wells, California, the median home is worth about $375,400, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Wells, California?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Wells, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Wells, California?

About 4.0% of people in Indian Wells, 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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