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La Quinta

California · 39,440 residents (2025 est.) · 35.294 sq mi
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La Quinta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $661,600. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,707
+63%since 2000
from 23,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,097 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+46%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39,440 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K17K26K36K45K1990201020202024La Quinta
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,552 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,505
+136%since 2000
from $27,284 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$661,600
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,785
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+114%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(14,893)
Black1.2%(296)
Hispanic / Latino32%(7,584)
Asian1.7%(401)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(14,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(20,767)
Black1.3%(498)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(14,179)
Asian4.2%(1,612)
Other4.3%(1,651)
Diversity Score71.8%(27,784)
Diversity Score
72
+20%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 74.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 20.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Quinta, California?

La Quinta, California has about 38,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Quinta, California?

The typical household in La Quinta, California earns about $99,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Quinta, California expensive?

In La Quinta, California, the median home is worth about $661,600, and the typical rent is about $1,785 a month.

How educated are people in La Quinta, California?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Quinta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Quinta, California?

About 8.8% of people in La Quinta, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Quinta, California grown since 1990?

Yes, La Quinta, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,325 residents, a change of about 240 percent over that period.

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

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