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Rancho Mirage

California · 17,876 residents (2025 est.) · 25.297 sq mi
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Rancho Mirage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,364. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $807,200. With a median age of 66.1, 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 66.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,563
+33%since 2000
from 13,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.1
+8%since 2000
from 61.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,876 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K14K17K19K1990201020202024Rancho Mirage
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,364
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,826 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,840
+48%since 2000
from $58,603 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
−7%since 2010
from 0.573 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$807,200
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,510
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
40.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+79%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(11,559)
Black0.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,251)
Asian1.2%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(3,482)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(13,620)
Black1.8%(319)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(2,475)
Asian3.7%(657)
Other2.8%(492)
Diversity Score47%(8,260)
Diversity Score
47
+79%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 86.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Mirage, California?

Rancho Mirage, California has about 17,563 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rancho Mirage, California?

The typical household in Rancho Mirage, California earns about $107,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Mirage, California expensive?

In Rancho Mirage, California, the median home is worth about $807,200, and the typical rent is about $1,510 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Mirage, California?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Mirage, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Mirage, California?

About 11.7% of people in Rancho Mirage, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rancho Mirage, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Rancho Mirage, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,785 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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