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Indio

California · 89,137 residents · 33.183 sq mi
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Indio has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,434. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $290,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,137
+81%since 2000
from 49,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,686 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 1,480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+36%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K48K64K81K97K1990201020202024Indio
202492K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,434
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,624 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,395
+110%since 2000
from $13,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,200
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+104%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(9,586)
Black2.4%(1,199)
Hispanic / Latino75.4%(37,028)
Asian1.3%(631)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(23,074)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(21,474)
Black2%(1,802)
Hispanic / Latino69.1%(61,606)
Asian2.2%(1,988)
Other1.5%(1,356)
Diversity Score56.5%(50,363)
Diversity Score
57
+20%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indio, California?

Indio, California has about 89,137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indio, California?

The typical household in Indio, California earns about $53,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indio, California expensive?

In Indio, California, the median home is worth about $290,200, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.

How educated are people in Indio, California?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Indio, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indio, California?

About 17.2% of people in Indio, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indio, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Indio, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52,344 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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