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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Twentynine Palms

California · 14,764 residents · 58.748 sq mi
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Twentynine Palms has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,178. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,000. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,764
+25%since 1990
from 11,821 in 1990
1990 – 2025
251 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 201 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.9
−2%since 1990
from 27.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K16K22K29K35K1990201020202024Twentynine Palms
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,178
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,527 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,613
+34%since 1990
from $10,892 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$470
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
43.3%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
56.7% rent
2.4
−12%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(9,637)
Black8.7%(1,030)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,204)
Asian4.3%(508)
Diversity Score54.2%(6,410)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(9,548)
Black8.9%(1,313)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(2,202)
Asian3.7%(553)
Diversity Score58.9%(8,695)
59
+9%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twentynine Palms, California?

Twentynine Palms, California has about 14,764 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Twentynine Palms, California earns about $31,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Twentynine Palms, California expensive?

In Twentynine Palms, California, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Twentynine Palms, California?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Twentynine Palms, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Twentynine Palms, California?

About 16.8% of people in Twentynine Palms, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Twentynine Palms, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Twentynine Palms, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,943 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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