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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rancho Mirage

California · 13,249 residents · 25.297 sq mi
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Rancho Mirage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,826. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $251,700. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,249
+35%since 1990
from 9,778 in 1990
1990 – 2025
524 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 387 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
61.3
+4%since 1990
from 59.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K11K14K17K19K1990201020202024Rancho Mirage
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,826
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,064 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$58,603
+39%since 1990
from $42,189 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$251,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$658
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $620 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
17.0% rent
4.2
−25%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(9,245)
Black1.3%(123)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(698)
Asian1.1%(109)
Diversity Score27%(2,636)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(11,559)
Black0.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,251)
Asian1.2%(160)
Diversity Score26.3%(3,482)
26
−3%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.7%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Mirage, California?

Rancho Mirage, California has about 13,249 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rancho Mirage, California earns about $59,826 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 $251,700, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Mirage, California?

About 35.7% 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 5.9% 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 3,471 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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