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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Thousand Palms

California · 5,120 residents · 23.62 sq mi
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Thousand Palms has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,172. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,120
+24%since 1990
from 4,122 in 1990
1990 – 2024
217 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
−5%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024Thousand Palms
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,172
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,219 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,790
+36%since 1990
from $12,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$636
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $623 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
17.7% rent
2.2
−16%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(3,206)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(1,224)
Asian1.3%(52)
Diversity Score70.4%(2,900)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(2,727)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(2,231)
Asian0.7%(38)
Diversity Score63.7%(3,260)
64
−9%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−38%since 1990
from 18.4 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 Thousand Palms, California?

Thousand Palms, California has about 5,120 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thousand Palms, California?

The typical household in Thousand Palms, California earns about $34,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thousand Palms, California expensive?

In Thousand Palms, California, the median home is worth about $75,300, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Thousand Palms, California?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thousand Palms, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thousand Palms, California?

About 12.8% of people in Thousand Palms, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thousand Palms, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Thousand Palms, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 998 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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