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Indian Wells

California · 4,958 residents · 14.301 sq mi
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Indian Wells is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,250. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $755,400. With a median age of 66.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 116% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 66.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,958
+30%since 2000
from 3,816 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 267 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
66.7
+5%since 2000
from 63.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Indian Wells
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,986 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$110,590
+45%since 2000
from $76,187 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.6%
US avg: 7%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$755,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
51.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,574)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(209)
Asian1.6%(78)
Other1%(52)
Diversity Score17.6%(873)
Diversity Score
18
+50%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Wells, California?

Indian Wells, California has about 4,958 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Wells, California earns about $131,250 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 $755,400, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Wells, California?

About 55.5% 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 3.8% 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 2,478 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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