Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert Map

Palm Desert Map

Palm Desert Overview

51,290
TOTAL POPULATION
24,064
MALE POPULATION
27,226
FEMALE POPULATION
88.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
55.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,369
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,332
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,691
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,526
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
21,963
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Palm Desert Zip Codes

Palm Desert Area Codes

Race in Palm Desert

The most populous races in Palm Desert are White / Caucasian (36,332 | 70.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12,302 | 24.0%), and Two or more Races (6,855 | 13.4%).
Race in Palm Desert
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,2254.3%
Black / African American1,4782.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1360.3%
Hispanic or Latino12,30224.0%
Native / Alaskan3440.7%
White / Caucasian36,33270.8%
Two or more Races6,85513.4%
Some other Race3,9207.6%
Total51,290100.0%

Ancestry in Palm Desert

The most populous ancestries reported in Palm Desert are Mexican (9,788 | 19.1%), English (6,124 | 11.9%), German (6,039 | 11.8%), Irish (5,447 | 10.6%), and Italian (3,032 | 5.9%), together accounting for 59.3% of all Palm Desert residents.
Ancestry in Palm Desert
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1520.3%
Albanian460.1%
American2,9965.8%
Arab3700.7%
Argentinean740.1%
Armenian750.2%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac70.0%
Australian410.1%
Austrian1770.4%
Basque90.0%
Belgian480.1%
Bhutanese4840.9%
Blackfeet3060.6%
Brazilian610.1%
British2480.5%
Bulgarian1770.4%
Burmese3330.6%
Cambodian190.0%
Canadian3500.7%
Cape Verdean70.0%
Central American4340.9%
Central American Indian270.1%
Cherokee4500.9%
Chickasaw60.0%
Chilean200.0%
Colombian820.2%
Costa Rican160.0%
Cree100.0%
Croatian760.2%
Cuban2030.4%
Cypriot90.0%
Czech2210.4%
Czechoslovakian480.1%
Danish7781.5%
Dutch4290.8%
Eastern European2260.4%
Ecuadorian290.1%
Egyptian1830.4%
English6,12411.9%
European1,3092.5%
Filipino260.1%
Finnish850.2%
French1,3962.7%
French American Indian190.0%
French Canadian2430.5%
German6,03911.8%
Greek4060.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro440.1%
Guatemalan430.1%
Honduran630.1%
Hungarian3980.8%
Indian (Asian)5871.1%
Indonesian570.1%
Iranian1850.4%
Irish5,44710.6%
Israeli500.1%
Italian3,0325.9%
Jordanian190.0%
Kiowa270.1%
Korean1,2792.5%
Latvian80.0%
Lebanese950.2%
Lithuanian1430.3%
Luxembourger90.0%
Macedonian870.2%
Malaysian200.0%
Mexican9,78819.1%
Mexican American Indian890.2%
Native Hawaiian580.1%
Navajo520.1%
Nicaraguan770.2%
Nigerian790.2%
Northern European710.1%
Norwegian1,0122.0%
Pakistani1190.2%
Palestinian440.1%
Panamanian190.0%
Pennsylvania German70.0%
Peruvian1280.3%
Polish1,0992.1%
Portuguese1430.3%
Puerto Rican4350.9%
Romanian1030.2%
Russian8321.6%
Salvadoran2160.4%
Samoan620.1%
Scandinavian2130.4%
Scotch-Irish4650.9%
Scottish1,4972.9%
Serbian310.1%
Slavic270.1%
Slovak160.0%
Slovene240.1%
South American4050.8%
Spaniard2280.4%
Spanish2140.4%
Spanish American60.0%
Sri Lankan3580.7%
Subsaharan African2450.5%
Swedish1,0602.1%
Swiss2480.5%
Thai3620.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian490.1%
Turkish1050.2%
Ukrainian1820.4%
Venezuelan720.1%
Welsh2760.5%
West Indian140.0%
Yaqui210.0%
Yugoslavian1020.2%
Yuman170.0%
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Immigrants in Palm Desert

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Palm Desert came from Latin America (3,779 | 7.4%), Central America (3,251 | 6.3%), Mexico (3,015 | 5.9%), Asia (1,764 | 3.4%), and Europe (1,508 | 2.9%), together accounting for 26.0% of all Palm Desert residents.
Immigrants in Palm Desert
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2460.5%
Argentina810.2%
Asia1,7643.4%
Australia180.0%
Austria640.1%
Belarus90.0%
Belize310.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina480.1%
Brazil190.0%
Bulgaria930.2%
Canada1,2742.5%
Caribbean1740.3%
Central America3,2516.3%
Chile200.0%
China1890.4%
Colombia530.1%
Costa Rica370.1%
Croatia140.0%
Cuba1370.3%
Czechoslovakia140.0%
Denmark90.0%
Eastern Africa50.0%
Eastern Asia4510.9%
Eastern Europe3740.7%
Egypt1740.3%
El Salvador520.1%
England2730.5%
Europe1,5082.9%
France680.1%
Germany2050.4%
Greece180.0%
Guatemala250.1%
Haiti110.0%
Honduras720.1%
Hong Kong90.0%
India1600.3%
Indonesia430.1%
Iran1130.2%
Ireland400.1%
Israel200.0%
Italy570.1%
Japan1420.3%
Jordan190.0%
Korea1010.2%
Laos200.0%
Latin America3,7797.4%
Lithuania140.0%
Mexico3,0155.9%
Netherlands80.0%
Nigeria240.1%
Northern Africa1870.4%
Northern Europe6811.3%
Norway70.0%
Oceania180.0%
Panama190.0%
Peru1650.3%
Philippines5071.0%
Poland750.2%
Romania110.0%
Russia330.1%
Scotland1010.2%
Singapore100.0%
South Africa300.1%
South America3540.7%
South Central Asia3020.6%
South Eastern Asia8681.7%
Southern Europe830.2%
Spain30.0%
Sri Lanka290.1%
Sweden630.1%
Switzerland250.1%
Syria190.0%
Taiwan410.1%
Thailand740.1%
Trinidad and Tobago260.1%
Turkey430.1%
Ukraine260.1%
Venezuela160.0%
Vietnam1750.3%
Western Africa240.1%
Western Asia1300.3%
Western Europe3700.7%
Zimbabwe50.0%
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Sex and Age in Palm Desert

Sex and Age in Palm Desert

The most populous age groups in Palm Desert are 60 to 64 Years (2,199 | 9.1%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (2,473 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years677 (2.8%)899 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,224 (5.1%)873 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years929 (3.9%)1,427 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years955 (4.0%)1,160 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,214 (5.0%)1,111 (4.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,379 (5.7%)1,221 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,338 (5.6%)1,132 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years1,293 (5.4%)1,119 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years1,477 (6.1%)1,249 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years762 (3.2%)1,067 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,339 (5.6%)1,685 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years1,351 (5.6%)1,536 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years2,199 (9.1%)2,166 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years1,814 (7.5%)2,432 (8.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,959 (8.1%)2,473 (9.1%)
75 to 79 Years1,539 (6.4%)2,355 (8.6%)
80 to 84 Years1,463 (6.1%)1,738 (6.4%)
85 Years and over1,152 (4.8%)1,583 (5.8%)
Total24,064 (100.0%)27,226 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Palm Desert

Median Family Size in Palm Desert

The median family size in Palm Desert is 2.73 persons per family, with married-couple families (10,402 | 76.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.74 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (727 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Palm Desert
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,402 (76.3%)2.74
Single Male/Father727 (5.3%)2.65
Single Female/Mother2,510 (18.4%)2.70
Total Families13,639 (100.0%)2.73

Median Household Size in Palm Desert

The median household size in Palm Desert is 2.11 persons per household, with single male/father households (727 | 3.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.02 persons per household. non-family households (10,490 | 43.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Palm Desert
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,402 (43.1%)2.76
Single Male/Father727 (3.0%)3.02
Single Female/Mother2,510 (10.4%)2.81
Non-family10,490 (43.5%)1.23
Total Households24,129 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Palm Desert

Out of a total of 24,129 households in Palm Desert, 13,639 (56.5%) are family households, while 10,490 (43.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 8,744, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,426.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Palm Desert
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,426 (34.9%)
2-Person Households8,744 (36.2%)1,915 (7.9%)
3-Person Households2,318 (9.6%)146 (0.6%)
4-Person Households1,358 (5.6%)3 (0.0%)
5-Person Households916 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households277 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households26 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,639 (56.5%)10,490 (43.5%)

Female Fertility in Palm Desert

Fertility by Age in Palm Desert

Average fertility rate in Palm Desert is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years206 (100.0%)59.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total206 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palm Desert

69.9% of women with births (206) in Palm Desert are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 30.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 30.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palm Desert
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years144 (69.9%)62 (30.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total144 (69.9%)62 (30.1%)

Fertility by Education in Palm Desert

Average fertility rate in Palm Desert is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 29.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 45.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Palm Desert
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School14 (6.8%)13.0
High School Diploma36 (17.5%)25.0
College or Associate's Degree94 (45.6%)29.0
Bachelor's Degree50 (24.3%)29.0
Graduate Degree12 (5.8%)12.0
Total206 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palm Desert

30.1% of women with births in Palm Desert are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 77.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palm Desert
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma8 (22.2%)28 (77.8%)
College or Associate's Degree76 (80.8%)18 (19.2%)
Bachelor's Degree34 (68.0%)16 (32.0%)
Graduate Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total144 (69.9%)62 (30.1%)

Income in Palm Desert

Income Overview in Palm Desert

Per Capita Income in Palm Desert is $55,369, while median incomes of families and households are $95,332 and $75,691 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income51,290$55,369
Median Family Income13,639$95,332
Mean Family Income13,639$142,975
Median Household Income24,129$75,691
Mean Household Income24,129$115,908
Income Deficit13,639$10,526
Wage / Income Gap (%)51,29020.85%
Wage / Income Gap ($)51,29079.15¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index51,2900.53

Earnings by Sex in Palm Desert

Average Earnings in Palm Desert are $44,304, $48,214 for men and $38,159 for women, a difference of 20.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Palm Desert
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,156 (52.9%)$48,214
Female10,818 (47.1%)$38,159
Total22,974 (100.0%)$44,304

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palm Desert

The most common earnings brackets in Palm Desert are $100,000+ for men (2,607 | 21.4%) and $100,000+ for women (1,797 | 16.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palm Desert
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less346 (2.9%)532 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999382 (3.1%)693 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499159 (1.3%)307 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999325 (2.7%)316 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499284 (2.3%)569 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999209 (1.7%)300 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499435 (3.6%)251 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999175 (1.4%)144 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499387 (3.2%)250 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999410 (3.4%)426 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999662 (5.4%)545 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999653 (5.4%)630 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999414 (3.4%)703 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999724 (6.0%)415 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999758 (6.2%)597 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999376 (3.1%)383 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999888 (7.3%)552 (5.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999680 (5.6%)537 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,282 (10.5%)871 (8.1%)
$100,000+2,607 (21.4%)1,797 (16.6%)
Total12,156 (100.0%)10,818 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palm Desert

Average earnings in Palm Desert are $53,337 for men and $43,503 for women, a difference of 18.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,664, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,755. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $94,441, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,844.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palm Desert
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$43,533$24,844
High School Diploma$42,755$35,582
College or Associate's Degree$50,812$39,315
Bachelor's Degree$52,048$49,549
Graduate Degree$108,664$94,441
Total$53,337$43,503

Family Income in Palm Desert

Family Income Brackets in Palm Desert

According to the Palm Desert family income data, there are 2,660 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 218 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Palm Desert
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006274.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992181.6%
$15,000 to $24,9996965.1%
$25,000 to $34,9999687.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1058.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,81413.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,70512.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,05915.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,78713.1%
$200,000+2,66019.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palm Desert

6-person families (263 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Palm Desert with $170,707 per family, while 2-person families (9,013 | 66.1%) have the highest median income of $47,424 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palm Desert
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,013 (66.1%)$94,848
3-Person Families2,195 (16.1%)$74,885
4-Person Families1,457 (10.7%)$119,261
5-Person Families693 (5.1%)$142,042
6-Person Families263 (1.9%)$170,707
7+ Person Families18 (0.1%)$0
Total13,639 (100.0%)$95,332

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palm Desert

The median family income in Palm Desert is $95,332, with families comprising 3+ earners (859) having the highest median family income of $160,707, while families with no earners (4,438) have the lowest median family income of $68,908, accounting for 6.3% and 32.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Palm Desert
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,438 (32.5%)$68,908
1 Earner4,364 (32.0%)$81,551
2 Earners3,978 (29.2%)$127,391
3+ Earners859 (6.3%)$160,707
Total13,639 (100.0%)$95,332

Household Income in Palm Desert

Household Income Brackets in Palm Desert

With 3,643 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Palm Desert, accounting for 15.1% of all households. In contrast, only 1,182 households (4.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Palm Desert
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,4966.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1824.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6176.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,8107.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,70211.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993,18513.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,87111.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993,64315.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,3419.7%
$200,000+3,30613.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Palm Desert

The median household income in Palm Desert is $75,691, with the highest median household income of $85,867 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,692 households (27.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,143, with 382 households (1.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Palm Desert
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years382 (1.6%)$42,143
25 to 44 Years5,314 (22.0%)$81,000
45 to 64 Years6,692 (27.7%)$85,867
65+ Years11,741 (48.7%)$67,659
Total24,129 (100.0%)$75,691

Poverty in Palm Desert

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palm Desert

With 11.4% poverty level for males and 14.3% for females among the residents of Palm Desert, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 106 males (23.4%) and 221 females (24.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years147 (22.3%)221 (24.6%)
5 Years28 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years323 (21.1%)348 (23.7%)
12 to 14 Years106 (23.4%)130 (17.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)42 (17.4%)
16 and 17 Years48 (18.5%)84 (17.4%)
18 to 24 Years230 (14.2%)187 (12.1%)
25 to 34 Years207 (7.6%)192 (8.2%)
35 to 44 Years471 (17.1%)455 (19.2%)
45 to 54 Years202 (9.7%)417 (15.2%)
55 to 64 Years273 (7.7%)569 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years334 (8.9%)412 (8.5%)
75 Years and over364 (8.8%)796 (14.4%)
Total2,733 (11.4%)3,853 (14.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palm Desert

According to the poverty statistics in Palm Desert, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years511 (77.7%)678 (75.4%)
5 Years118 (80.8%)64 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,211 (78.9%)1,119 (76.3%)
12 to 14 Years346 (76.5%)631 (82.9%)
15 Years288 (100.0%)200 (82.6%)
16 and 17 Years212 (81.5%)399 (82.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,391 (85.8%)1,359 (87.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,510 (92.4%)2,161 (91.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,287 (82.9%)1,913 (80.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,880 (90.3%)2,334 (84.8%)
55 to 64 Years3,252 (92.3%)3,102 (84.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,412 (91.1%)4,453 (91.5%)
75 Years and over3,771 (91.2%)4,723 (85.6%)
Total21,189 (88.6%)23,136 (85.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palm Desert

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Palm Desert show that 5.3% or 554 of the total 10,402 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.6%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.6%, which includes 93 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palm Desert
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children7,677 (95.0%)404 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,921 (95.4%)93 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children250 (81.4%)57 (18.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,848 (94.7%)554 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palm Desert

According to the poverty data in Palm Desert, 11.3% or 82 single-father households and 26.9% or 675 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (21.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palm Desert
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)136 (12.1%)
1 or 2 Children82 (21.2%)481 (37.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (11.3%)675 (26.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palm Desert

The poverty data for Palm Desert shows that 554 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 757 of the single-parent households (23.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (18.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 household (63.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palm Desert
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children404 (5.0%)136 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children93 (4.6%)563 (33.6%)
3 or 4 Children57 (18.6%)58 (63.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total554 (5.3%)757 (23.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Palm Desert

Employment by Class of Employer in Palm Desert

Among the 20,022 employed individuals in Palm Desert, private company employees (12,070 | 60.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (2,634 | 13.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,876 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Palm Desert
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,07060.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,1465.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,63413.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,8769.4%
Local Government Employees1,6278.1%
State Government Employees4062.0%
Federal Government Employees1680.8%
Unpaid Family Workers950.5%
Total20,022100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Palm Desert

According to the labor force statistics for Palm Desert, out of the total population over 16 years of age (44,731), 49.1% or 21,963 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 1,428 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.5% or 2,260 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.2% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years334 (21.1%)54 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,793 (77.1%)158 (8.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,314 (89.0%)141 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years2,260 (91.5%)84 (3.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,105 (79.9%)287 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,698 (76.2%)144 (3.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,848 (64.0%)166 (9.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,523 (57.8%)159 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,395 (27.6%)144 (6.0%)
75 Years and over708 (7.2%)81 (11.4%)
Total21,963 (49.1%)1,428 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palm Desert

According to labor force statistics for Palm Desert, 75.1% of individuals (16,757) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (22,313) are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 989 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.2% or 6,540 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.2% or 176 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palm Desert
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,495 (71.3%)101 (4.8%)
High School Diploma2,449 (62.6%)282 (7.2%)
College / Associate Degree6,270 (76.0%)569 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,540 (81.2%)379 (4.7%)
Total16,757 (75.1%)1,316 (5.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Palm Desert

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palm Desert are Management (3,454 | 16.8%), Community & Social Service (2,765 | 13.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,302 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (1,139 | 5.5%), and Business & Financial (1,052 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Palm Desert

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palm Desert, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (80.1%), Architecture & Engineering (71.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (82.3%), Education Instruction & Library (76.3%), and Health Technologists (64.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Palm Desert
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,213 (64.1%)1,241 (35.9%)
Business & Financial526 (50.0%)526 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science475 (70.9%)195 (29.1%)
Computers & Mathematics242 (80.1%)60 (19.9%)
Architecture & Engineering166 (71.2%)67 (28.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science67 (49.6%)68 (50.4%)
Community & Social Service 1,101 (39.8%)1,664 (60.2%)
Education, Arts & Media58 (17.7%)270 (82.3%)
Legal Services & Support149 (51.0%)143 (49.0%)
Education Instruction & Library270 (23.7%)869 (76.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment624 (62.0%)382 (38.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating469 (36.0%)833 (64.0%)
Health Technologists359 (35.9%)641 (64.1%)
Total (Category)4,784 (51.8%)4,459 (48.2%)
Total (Overall)10,891 (53.0%)9,673 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Palm Desert are Food Preparation & Serving (1,909 | 9.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (815 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (713 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (677 | 3.3%), and Security & Protection (339 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Palm Desert

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Palm Desert, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (90.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (86.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (53.9%), Personal Care & Service (52.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Palm Desert
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support329 (46.1%)384 (53.9%)
Security & Protection307 (90.6%)32 (9.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention200 (86.2%)32 (13.8%)
Law Enforcement107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving984 (51.5%)925 (48.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance469 (57.6%)346 (42.4%)
Personal Care & Service323 (47.7%)354 (52.3%)
Total (Category)2,412 (54.2%)2,041 (45.8%)
Total (Overall)10,891 (53.0%)9,673 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Palm Desert are Sales & Related (2,551 | 12.4%), and Office & Administration (2,297 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Palm Desert

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Palm Desert
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,352 (53.0%)1,199 (47.0%)
Office & Administration647 (28.2%)1,650 (71.8%)
Total (Category)1,999 (41.2%)2,849 (58.8%)
Total (Overall)10,891 (53.0%)9,673 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Palm Desert are Construction & Extraction (577 | 2.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (415 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (44 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Palm Desert

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Palm Desert
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry37 (84.1%)7 (15.9%)
Construction & Extraction483 (83.7%)94 (16.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair415 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)935 (90.2%)101 (9.8%)
Total (Overall)10,891 (53.0%)9,673 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Palm Desert are Transportation (407 | 2.0%), Material Moving (336 | 1.6%), and Production (241 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Palm Desert

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Palm Desert
OccupationMaleFemale
Production188 (78.0%)53 (22.0%)
Transportation293 (72.0%)114 (28.0%)
Material Moving280 (83.3%)56 (16.7%)
Total (Category)761 (77.3%)223 (22.7%)
Total (Overall)10,891 (53.0%)9,673 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Palm Desert

Employment Industries in Palm Desert

The major employment industries in Palm Desert include Accommodation & Food Services (2,779 | 13.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,660 | 12.9%), Retail Trade (2,188 | 10.6%), Professional & Scientific (1,831 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (1,467 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Palm Desert

Employment Industries by Sex in Palm Desert

The Palm Desert industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (87.6%), and Wholesale Trade (84.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72.7%), and Educational Services (72.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Palm Desert
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting37 (61.7%)23 (38.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Construction994 (70.8%)410 (29.2%)
Manufacturing587 (73.9%)207 (26.1%)
Wholesale Trade529 (84.2%)99 (15.8%)
Retail Trade1,241 (56.7%)947 (43.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing502 (87.6%)71 (12.4%)
Utilities63 (66.3%)32 (33.7%)
Information154 (74.4%)53 (25.6%)
Finance & Insurance325 (40.9%)469 (59.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing305 (34.1%)590 (65.9%)
Professional & Scientific1,062 (58.0%)769 (42.0%)
Enterprise Management9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support529 (54.8%)437 (45.2%)
Educational Services407 (27.7%)1,060 (72.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance727 (27.3%)1,933 (72.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation900 (69.8%)389 (30.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,499 (53.9%)1,280 (46.1%)
Public Administration387 (57.1%)291 (42.9%)
Total10,891 (53.0%)9,673 (47.0%)

Education in Palm Desert

School Enrollment in Palm Desert

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,430 students in Palm Desert are college / undergraduate (2,423 | 25.7%), elementary school (1,886 | 20.0%), and middle school (1,763 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Palm Desert
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3513.7%
Kindergarten3623.8%
Elementary School1,88620.0%
Middle School1,76318.7%
High School1,63317.3%
College / Undergraduate2,42325.7%
Graduate / Professional1,01210.7%
Total9,430100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palm Desert

Out of a total of 9,430 students who are enrolled in schools in Palm Desert, 1,631 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,799 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 331 (38.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,120 (91.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palm Desert
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds268 (75.7%)86 (24.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,719 (89.7%)197 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,105 (90.1%)232 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,120 (91.5%)104 (8.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds600 (87.7%)84 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds519 (72.7%)195 (27.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds538 (61.9%)331 (38.1%)
35 Years and over932 (70.0%)400 (30.0%)
Total7,799 (82.7%)1,631 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palm Desert

Business (3,487 | 20.4%), education (2,016 | 11.8%), social sciences (1,864 | 10.9%), science & technology (1,582 | 9.3%), and liberal arts & history (1,175 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 17,081 individuals in Palm Desert who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palm Desert
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3732.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8705.1%
Physical & Health Sciences3301.9%
Psychology1,0776.3%
Social Sciences1,86410.9%
Engineering6954.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies730.4%
Science & Technology1,5829.3%
Business3,48720.4%
Education2,01611.8%
Literature & Languages1,0786.3%
Liberal Arts & History1,1756.9%
Visual & Performing Arts9085.3%
Communications7674.5%
Arts & Humanities7864.6%
Total17,081100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Palm Desert

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palm Desert

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Palm Desert are males with 2 vehicles (4,846, accounting for 45.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,799, making up 51.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palm Desert
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle125 (1.2%)211 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle2,146 (20.1%)2,994 (32.1%)
2 Vehicles4,846 (45.4%)3,799 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles2,705 (25.4%)1,619 (17.3%)
4 Vehicles508 (4.8%)467 (5.0%)
5 or more Vehicles342 (3.2%)245 (2.6%)
Total10,672 (100.0%)9,335 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Palm Desert

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Palm Desert are 15 to 19 minutes (3,926 commuters, 22.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (3,458 commuters, 20.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,352 commuters, 19.3%).
Commute Time in Palm Desert
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4892.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,86010.7%
10 to 14 Minutes3,45820.0%
15 to 19 Minutes3,92622.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3,35219.3%
25 to 29 Minutes7364.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1,6639.6%
35 to 39 Minutes3712.1%
40 to 44 Minutes980.6%
45 to 59 Minutes4292.5%
60 to 89 Minutes3552.1%
90 or more Minutes5973.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Palm Desert

The most common commute times in Palm Desert are 20 to 24 minutes (1,957 commuters, 21.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,055 commuters, 25.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Palm Desert
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes266 (2.9%)223 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes885 (9.6%)975 (12.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,682 (18.2%)1,776 (22.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,871 (20.2%)2,055 (25.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,957 (21.1%)1,395 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes493 (5.3%)243 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,204 (13.0%)459 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes207 (2.2%)164 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes95 (1.0%)3 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes161 (1.7%)268 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes143 (1.5%)212 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes295 (3.2%)302 (3.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palm Desert

The most frequent times of departure to work in Palm Desert are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,419, 15.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,273, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palm Desert
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM339 (3.7%)392 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM458 (5.0%)166 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM500 (5.4%)114 (1.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM654 (7.1%)656 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM865 (9.3%)501 (6.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,419 (15.3%)1,058 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM982 (10.6%)1,269 (15.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,200 (13.0%)1,273 (15.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM365 (3.9%)471 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM545 (5.9%)822 (10.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM253 (2.7%)356 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM226 (2.4%)20 (0.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM908 (9.8%)361 (4.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM545 (5.9%)616 (7.6%)
Total9,259 (100.0%)8,075 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Palm Desert

Occupancy by Ownership in Palm Desert

Of the total 24,129 dwellings in Palm Desert, owner-occupied units account for 15,934 (66.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,195 (34.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Palm Desert
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,93466.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,19534.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units24,129100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Palm Desert

Occupancy by Household Size in Palm Desert
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,42634.9%
2-Person Household10,65944.2%
3-Person Household2,46410.2%
4+ Person Household2,58010.7%
Total Housing Units24,129100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palm Desert

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palm Desert
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,200 (61.7%)3,226 (38.3%)
2-Person Household7,622 (71.5%)3,037 (28.5%)
3-Person Household1,448 (58.8%)1,016 (41.2%)
4+ Person Household1,664 (64.5%)916 (35.5%)
Total Housing Units15,934 (66.0%)8,195 (34.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palm Desert

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palm Desert
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School713 (48.8%)747 (51.2%)
High School Diploma2,119 (60.4%)1,389 (39.6%)
College/Associate Degree5,575 (61.9%)3,431 (38.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,527 (74.1%)2,628 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palm Desert

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palm Desert
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,84411.8%
35 to 44 Years2,85211.8%
45 to 54 Years2,84611.8%
55 to 64 Years3,84615.9%
65 to 74 Years5,51022.8%
75 to 84 Years4,31417.9%
85 Years and Over1,9177.9%
Total24,129100.0%

Housing Finances in Palm Desert

Median Income by Occupancy in Palm Desert

Median Income by Occupancy in Palm Desert
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,934 (66.0%)$94,766
Renter-Occupied8,195 (34.0%)$47,024
Average24,129 (100.0%)$75,691

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palm Desert

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palm Desert
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000550 (3.5%)460 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999183 (1.1%)315 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999613 (3.8%)564 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999464 (2.9%)389 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999315 (2.0%)445 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999907 (5.7%)903 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,528 (9.6%)1,178 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,010 (12.6%)1,165 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,791 (11.2%)1,081 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,790 (17.5%)847 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more4,783 (30.0%)848 (10.3%)
Total15,934 (100.0%)8,195 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palm Desert

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palm Desert
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300430 (2.7%)122 (1.5%)
$300 to $499718 (4.5%)312 (3.8%)
$500 to $7991,749 (11.0%)510 (6.2%)
$800 to $9991,117 (7.0%)433 (5.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,493 (21.9%)2,271 (27.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,052 (12.9%)2,103 (25.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,728 (10.8%)1,200 (14.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,589 (10.0%)440 (5.4%)
$3,000 or more3,058 (19.2%)440 (5.4%)
Total15,934 (100.0%)8,195 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Palm Desert

Housing Structures in Palm Desert

Housing Structures in Palm Desert
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,58843.9%
Single Unit, Attached5,07221.0%
2 Unit Apartments6222.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5016.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1724.9%
10 or more Apartments3,01512.5%
Mobile Home / Other2,1598.9%
Total24,129100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palm Desert

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palm Desert
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,073 (85.7%)1,515 (14.3%)
Single Unit, Attached4,333 (85.4%)739 (14.6%)
2 Unit Apartments218 (35.0%)404 (64.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments288 (19.2%)1,213 (80.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments62 (5.3%)1,110 (94.7%)
10 or more Apartments123 (4.1%)2,892 (95.9%)
Mobile Home / Other1,837 (85.1%)322 (14.9%)
Total15,934 (66.0%)8,195 (34.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palm Desert

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palm Desert
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.1%)414 (5.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms941 (5.9%)2,564 (31.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,476 (40.6%)3,971 (48.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,176 (38.8%)993 (12.1%)
8 or more Rooms2,328 (14.6%)253 (3.1%)
Total15,934 (100.0%)8,195 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palm Desert

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palm Desert
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,384 (77.7%)3,839 (46.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas226 (1.4%)275 (3.4%)
Electricity2,870 (18.0%)3,829 (46.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels416 (2.6%)30 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used38 (0.2%)222 (2.7%)
Total15,934 (100.0%)8,195 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Palm Desert

Household Vehicle Usage in Palm Desert
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle395 (2.5%)666 (8.1%)
1 Vehicle7,189 (45.1%)4,692 (57.3%)
2 Vehicles5,808 (36.4%)2,253 (27.5%)
3 or more Vehicles2,542 (16.0%)584 (7.1%)
Total15,934 (100.0%)8,195 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Palm Desert

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Palm Desert

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,4448,490
Median Property Value$414,200$476,500
Median Household Income$69,913$2,915
Monthly Housing Costs$1,023$2,856
Real Estate Taxes$4,057$305

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palm Desert

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palm Desert
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000295 (4.0%)301 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999116 (1.6%)59 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,906 (25.6%)1,175 (13.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,341 (31.5%)3,107 (36.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,474 (19.8%)2,491 (29.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999632 (8.5%)756 (8.9%)
$1,000,000 or more680 (9.1%)601 (7.1%)
Total7,444 (100.0%)8,490 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palm Desert

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palm Desert
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000320 (4.3%)56 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,065 (14.3%)413 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999440 (5.9%)327 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999952 (12.8%)467 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,078 (14.5%)576 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999811 (10.9%)932 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999910 (12.2%)980 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more1,868 (25.1%)1,880 (22.1%)
Total7,444 (100.0%)8,490 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palm Desert

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palm Desert
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,262 (17.0%)116,452 (1,371.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x917 (12.3%)1,126 (13.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x731 (9.8%)1,559 (18.4%)
4.0x or more4,378 (58.8%)1,120 (13.2%)
Total7,444 (100.0%)8,490 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palm Desert

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palm Desert
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800379 (5.1%)216 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,499492 (6.6%)227 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,4996,293 (84.5%)235 (2.8%)
Total7,444 (100.0%)8,490 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Palm Desert

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palm Desert

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,772 (99.2%)14 (0.8%)
6 to 18 Years5,663 (95.4%)274 (4.6%)
19 to 25 Years3,152 (95.3%)156 (4.7%)
26 to 34 Years3,808 (84.5%)700 (15.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,441 (86.6%)685 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,573 (94.6%)260 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years6,666 (92.6%)530 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,530 (99.1%)81 (0.9%)
75 Years and older9,652 (100.0%)2 (0.0%)
Total48,257 (94.7%)2,702 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palm Desert

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palm Desert
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,772 (99.2%)14 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,663 (95.4%)274 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,152 (95.3%)156 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palm Desert

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palm Desert
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,552 (93.9%)424 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,629 (95.3%)376 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,925 (87.4%)853 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,223 (95.7%)283 (4.3%)
$100,000 and over21,821 (96.6%)764 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palm Desert

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6806 (45.1%)1,013 (56.7%)
6 to 18 Years2,456 (41.4%)3,383 (57.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,226 (37.1%)2,018 (61.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,028 (22.8%)2,985 (66.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,014 (19.8%)3,562 (69.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,551 (32.1%)3,200 (66.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,645 (22.9%)5,346 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,978 (92.6%)4,509 (52.4%)
75 Years and over9,548 (98.9%)5,747 (59.5%)
Total27,252 (53.5%)31,763 (62.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palm Desert

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palm Desert
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)27 (3.0%)
5 to 17 Years144 (5.3%)88 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years556 (12.8%)294 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years904 (10.8%)1,245 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years657 (17.5%)579 (11.9%)
75 Years and over1,728 (41.8%)1,969 (35.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Palm Desert

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Palm Desert: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)27 (3.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years164 (3.8%)17 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years292 (3.5%)200 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years349 (9.3%)79 (1.6%)
75 Years and over954 (23.1%)860 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Palm Desert: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years84 (3.1%)27 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years182 (4.2%)104 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years261 (3.1%)267 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years174 (4.6%)195 (4.0%)
75 Years and over388 (9.4%)358 (6.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Palm Desert: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years60 (2.2%)72 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years323 (7.4%)150 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years220 (2.6%)524 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years221 (5.9%)209 (4.3%)
75 Years and over229 (5.5%)572 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Palm Desert: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.3%)11 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years151 (3.5%)5 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years325 (3.9%)430 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years285 (7.6%)407 (8.4%)
75 Years and over965 (23.3%)1,081 (19.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Palm Desert: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.3%)11 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years152 (3.5%)5 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years167 (2.0%)180 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years60 (1.6%)129 (2.6%)
75 Years and over331 (8.0%)397 (7.2%)

Technology Access in Palm Desert

Computing Device Access in Palm Desert

Computing Device Access in Palm Desert
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20,22883.8%
Smartphone21,02887.2%
Tablet16,35567.8%
No Computing Device1,0504.3%
Total24,129100.0%

Internet Access in Palm Desert

Internet Access in Palm Desert
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet220.1%
Broadband Home18,45076.5%
Cellular Data Only2,60610.8%
Satellite Internet1,8737.8%
No Internet2,46710.2%
Total24,129100.0%

Palm Desert Summary

Palm Desert is a city located in Riverside County, California, United States. It is part of the Coachella Valley, a region of the Sonoran Desert. The city is located in the eastern part of the Coachella Valley, approximately 11 miles east of Palm Springs and 122 miles east of Los Angeles. As of the 2010 census, the population of Palm Desert was 48,445.

Geography

Palm Desert is located in the Coachella Valley, a region of the Sonoran Desert. The city is located in the eastern part of the valley, approximately 11 miles east of Palm Springs and 122 miles east of Los Angeles. The city is bordered by the Santa Rosa Mountains to the west, the San Jacinto Mountains to the east, and the Little San Bernardino Mountains to the north. The city has a total area of 27.0 square miles, of which 26.9 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Climate

Palm Desert has a hot desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 100°F, and the average low temperature in the winter is around 50°F. The city receives an average of 8.5 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it occurring in the winter months.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 48,445 people, 22,739 households, and 13,082 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,811.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 77.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.5% of the population.

Economy

Palm Desert is a major tourist destination in the Coachella Valley, and tourism is the city’s largest industry. The city is home to a number of resorts, golf courses, and shopping centers. The city is also home to a number of corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The city’s economy is also supported by a number of manufacturing and technology companies, as well as a number of government and military installations.

History

The area that is now Palm Desert was originally inhabited by the Cahuilla people. The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century, and the city was officially incorporated in 1973. The city experienced rapid growth in the 1970s and 1980s, and by the 1990s it had become a major tourist destination. The city has continued to grow in recent years, and it is now home to a number of resorts, golf courses, and shopping centers.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Palm Desert?
Total Population of Palm Desert is 51,290.
What is the Total Male Population of Palm Desert?
Total Male Population of Palm Desert is 24,064.
What is the Total Female Population of Palm Desert?
Total Female Population of Palm Desert is 27,226.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palm Desert?
There are 88.39 Males per 100 Females in Palm Desert.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palm Desert?
There are 113.14 Females per 100 Males in Palm Desert.
What is the Median Population Age in Palm Desert?
Median Population Age in Palm Desert is 55.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Palm Desert
Average Family Size in Palm Desert is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Palm Desert
Average Household Size in Palm Desert is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Palm Desert?
Per Capita income in Palm Desert is $55,369.
What is the Median Family Income in Palm Desert?
Median Family Income in Palm Desert is $95,332.
What is the Median Household income in Palm Desert?
Median Household Income in Palm Desert is $75,691.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Palm Desert?
Income or Wage Gap in Palm Desert is 20.9%.
Women in Palm Desert earn 79.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Palm Desert?
Family Income Deficit in Palm Desert is $10,526.
Families that are below poverty line in Palm Desert earn $10,526 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Palm Desert?
Inequality or Gini Index in Palm Desert is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Palm Desert?
There are 21,963 People in the Labor Forcein in Palm Desert.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Palm Desert?
49.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Palm Desert.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Palm Desert?
Unemployment Rate in Palm Desert is 6.5%.