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Palm Springs

California · 44,575 residents · 94.539 sq mi
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Palm Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,916. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $398,100. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median. Despite a median home value of $398,100, the poverty rate sits 28% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,575
+4%since 2000
from 42,807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
471 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.9
+23%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K42K44K46K49K1990201020202024Palm Springs
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,916
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,973 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,987
+93%since 2000
from $25,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,100
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+82%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(27,729)
Black4.1%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(11,054)
Asian4.5%(2,015)
Other3.4%(1,511)
Diversity Score67.2%(29,974)
Diversity Score
67
+13%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Springs, California?

Palm Springs, California has about 44,575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Springs, California earns about $57,916 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 $398,100, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Springs, California?

About 42.1% 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 16.4% of people in Palm Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm Springs, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm Springs, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,394 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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