Desert Edge is a CDP located in Riverside County California. Desert Edge has a 2024 population of 3,697. Desert Edge is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually but its population has increased by 6.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,480 in 2020.
The average household income in Desert Edge is $51,154 with a poverty rate of 17.33%. The median age in Desert Edge is 63.7 years: 62 years for males, and 66.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Desert Edge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,520 | 69.19% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 14.31% |
| Other race | 396 | 10.87% |
| Asian | 104 | 2.86% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,970 | 1.85 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 1,129 | 1.26 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 710 | 2.56 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Female | 69 | 3.72 | 87 | 13 |
| Male | 62 | 2.32 | 82.3 | 17.7 |
2.63
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
87.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 12.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 359 | 11.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 918 | 29.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 226 | 7.16% |
| Some College | 817 | 25.9% |
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 | 2,191 | 2,039 | 549 |
| Hispanic | 784 | 505 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 310 | 154 | 0 |
| Other Race | 212 | 147 | 0 |
| Asian | 104 | 104 | 14 |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $144,107 | $144,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,640 | $27,413 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $36,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,793 | $36,768 | $15,139 |
| Some College | $36,723 | $37,399 | $0 |
$28,793
Average Earnings
$36,768
Average Male
$15,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.95% of Desert Edge residents speak only English, while 32.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,228 | 482 | 21.63% |
| Hispanic | 1,158 | 149 | 12.87% |
| Other | 396 | 101 | 25.51% |
| Multiple | 521 | 20 | 3.84% |
| Native | 30 | 10 | 33.33% |
17.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.35%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Desert Edge is Native, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Desert Edge is Multiple, with 3.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.3% |
| High School | 17.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.14% |
| Male Employed | 5.39% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,807 | $63,014 |
| Households | $40,089 | $51,154 |
| Married Families | $52,473 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,042 | $41,953 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
348
Number of Veterans
332
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Korea | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 217 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 11.03% |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 19.63% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 7.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
32%
Labor Force Participation
30%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
35.12%
Born in Desert Edge
70.87%
Native Born
29.13%
Foreign Born
16.31%
Non Citizen
12.82%
Naturalized
70.87% of Desert Edge residents were born in the United States, with 35.12% having been born in California. 16.31% 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 | 3,697 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 3,706 | -9 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 3,715 | 231 | 6.63% |
| 2021 | 3,484 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 3,480 | 161 | 4.85% |
| 2019 | 3,319 | -24 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 3,343 | 187 | 5.93% |
| 2017 | 3,156 | -692 | -17.98% |
| 2016 | 3,848 | -583 | -13.16% |
| 2015 | 4,431 | 187 | 4.41% |
| 2014 | 4,244 | -335 | -7.32% |
| 2013 | 4,579 | -421 | -8.42% |
| 2012 | 5,000 | 777 | 18.4% |
| 2011 | 4,223 | 401 | 10.49% |
| 2010 | 3,822 | 0 | 0% |