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Thousand Palms

California · 7,967 residents · 23.62 sq mi
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Thousand Palms has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,814. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,600. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,967
+56%since 2000
from 5,120 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+14%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024Thousand Palms
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,814
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,172 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,482
+46%since 2000
from $16,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(2,727)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(2,231)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(3,260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(2,748)
Black1.1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(4,734)
Asian2.5%(197)
Other1.8%(146)
Diversity Score65.1%(5,183)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thousand Palms, California?

Thousand Palms, California has about 7,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thousand Palms, California earns about $58,814 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 $191,600, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Thousand Palms, California?

About 17.2% 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 12.0% 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 3,845 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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