Desert Center is a CDP located in Riverside County California. Desert Center has a 2024 population of 189. Desert Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -33.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 285 in 2020.
The average household income in Desert Center is $85,307 with a poverty rate of 25.13%. The median age in Desert Center is 49.9 years: 49.8 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Desert Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 68.59% |
| Other race | 36 | 18.85% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 5.24% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 5.24% |
| Asian | 4 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 68 | 2.76 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 47 | 2.57 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 19 | 3.32 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Female | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.27
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
63.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 10.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 18.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 11.18% |
| High School Graduate | 78 | 45.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 21 | 12.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 106 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 47 | 0 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,438 | $112,917 | $48,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,917 | $70,893 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
$42,917
Average Earnings
$70,893
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.46% of Desert Center residents speak only English, while 11.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56 | 29 | 51.79% |
| Other | 36 | 19 | 52.78% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| White | 121 | 9 | 7.44% |
25.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.97%
Male Poverty Rate
20.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Desert Center is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Desert Center is White, with 7.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.15% |
| Some College | 12.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,563 | $67,012 |
| Households | $77,500 | $85,307 |
| Married Families | $75,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $90,750 | $81,547 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
76.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.1%
Male Marriage Rate
92.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 10.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.5%
Born in Desert Center
92.15%
Native Born
7.85%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
6.28%
Naturalized
92.15% of Desert Center residents were born in the United States, with 44.5% having been born in California. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 189 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 190 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 191 | -97 | -33.68% |
| 2021 | 288 | 3 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 285 | 69 | 31.94% |
| 2019 | 216 | -48 | -18.18% |
| 2018 | 264 | 108 | 69.23% |
| 2017 | 156 | -33 | -17.46% |
| 2016 | 189 | -18 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 207 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 208 | 36 | 20.93% |
| 2013 | 172 | -5 | -2.82% |
| 2012 | 177 | 27 | 18% |
| 2011 | 150 | -54 | -26.47% |
| 2010 | 204 | 0 | 0% |