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Joshua Tree

California · 6,489 residents · 36.086 sq mi
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Joshua Tree has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,263. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,489
+54%since 2000
from 4,207 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
180 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+23%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Joshua Tree
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,263
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,627
+71%since 2000
from $13,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+62%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(3,368)
Black1.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(520)
Asian1.1%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.4%(1,447)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(4,342)
Black3.3%(217)
Hispanic / Latino20%(1,296)
Asian2%(131)
Other5.8%(374)
Diversity Score60.9%(3,953)
Diversity Score
61
+77%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joshua Tree, California?

Joshua Tree, California has about 6,489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joshua Tree, California?

The typical household in Joshua Tree, California earns about $42,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joshua Tree, California expensive?

In Joshua Tree, California, the median home is worth about $161,800, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Joshua Tree, California?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Joshua Tree, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joshua Tree, California?

About 23.6% of people in Joshua Tree, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joshua Tree, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Joshua Tree, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,591 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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