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Twentynine Palms

California · 28,065 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 $42,959. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,400. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,065
+90%since 2000
from 14,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.7
−4%since 2000
from 26.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K16K22K29K35K1990201020202024Twentynine Palms
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,959
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,178 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,977
+44%since 2000
from $14,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
63.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(9,548)
Black8.9%(1,313)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(2,202)
Asian3.7%(553)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(8,695)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(14,045)
Black10.5%(2,956)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(6,851)
Asian5.7%(1,599)
Other10.5%(2,947)
Diversity Score84.1%(23,589)
Diversity Score
84
+43%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
44.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Twentynine Palms, California?

Twentynine Palms, California has about 28,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Twentynine Palms, California earns about $42,959 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 $139,400, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Twentynine Palms, California?

About 22.9% 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 23.5% 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 16,244 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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

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