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Rancho Mirage

California · 16,999 residents · 25.297 sq mi
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Rancho Mirage is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,891. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $533,700. With a median age of 66.2, 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 66.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,999
+28%since 2000
from 13,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.2
+8%since 2000
from 61.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K14K17K19K1990201020202024Rancho Mirage
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,891
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,085
+20%since 2000
from $58,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,336
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+49%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(13,032)
Black1.8%(311)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(2,260)
Asian4.3%(727)
Other2%(338)
Diversity Score46%(7,813)
Diversity Score
46
+75%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Mirage, California?

Rancho Mirage, California has about 16,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rancho Mirage, California earns about $84,891 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 $533,700, and the typical rent is about $1,336 a month.

How educated are people in Rancho Mirage, California?

About 44.5% 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 7,221 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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