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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Indian Wells

California · 3,816 residents · 14.301 sq mi
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Indian Wells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,986. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $387,100. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 98% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,816
+54%since 1990
from 2,480 in 1990
1990 – 2025
267 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 173 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
63.4
+2%since 1990
from 62.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Indian Wells
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,986
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,942 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$76,187
+8%since 1990
from $70,411 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$387,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$670
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $875 in 1990
US average: $602
88.6%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 97.8% in 1990
11.4% rent
4.1
−4%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(38)
Asian1.5%(36)
Diversity Score7.2%(178)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,583)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(113)
Asian1.5%(57)
Diversity Score11.8%(449)
12
+64%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 36.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−46%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Wells, California?

Indian Wells, California has about 3,816 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Indian Wells, California earns about $93,986 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 $387,100, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Wells, California?

About 39.4% 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 3.4% of people in Indian Wells, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Wells, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Wells, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,336 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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