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La Quinta

California · 37,558 residents · 35.294 sq mi
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La Quinta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,724. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $405,200. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,558
+59%since 2000
from 23,694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+42%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K17K26K36K45K1990201020202024La Quinta
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,724
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,552 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,843
+75%since 2000
from $27,284 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+72%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56%(21,040)
Black1.7%(636)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(12,852)
Asian3.9%(1,464)
Other3.5%(1,317)
Diversity Score70%(26,301)
Diversity Score
70
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Quinta, California?

La Quinta, California has about 37,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Quinta, California earns about $75,724 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 $405,200, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in La Quinta, California?

About 34.4% 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 14.1% 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 26,176 residents, a change of about 230 percent over that period.

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