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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palm Springs

California · 40,181 residents · 94.539 sq mi
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Palm Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,538. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $138,800. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

40,181
−6%vs 2000
vs 42,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
425 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 46.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
39K42K44K46K49K1990201020202024Palm Springs
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,538
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,973 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,725
−24%vs 2000
vs $25,957 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$138,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$563
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $631 in 2000
US average: $450
58.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.8% in 2000
41.1% rent
5.0
+34%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(28,474)
Black3.8%(1,621)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(10,155)
Asian3.8%(1,606)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(25,437)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(33,456)
Black4.5%(1,805)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(7,349)
Asian3.4%(1,360)
Other8.9%(3,560)
Diversity Score59.1%(23,745)
59
−1%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Springs, California?

Palm Springs, California has about 40,181 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palm Springs, California?

The typical household in Palm Springs, California earns about $27,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Springs, California expensive?

In Palm Springs, California, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Springs, California?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Springs, California?

About 12.6% of people in Palm Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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