Desert Hot Springs is a city located in Riverside County California. Desert Hot Springs has a 2024 population of 33,743. Desert Hot Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 3.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,523 in 2020.
The average household income in Desert Hot Springs is $62,631 with a poverty rate of 20.98%. The median age in Desert Hot Springs is 34.2 years: 36 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Desert Hot Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,010 | 43.26% |
| Two or more races | 7,286 | 22.5% |
| Other race | 6,714 | 20.73% |
| Black or African American | 3,115 | 9.62% |
| Asian | 873 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 361 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,672 | 2.75 | 47 | 53 |
| Non Family | 4,464 | 1.23 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Married | 3,946 | 3.69 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 2,486 | 3.58 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Male | 776 | 4.14 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
47.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,088 | 10.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,592 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,816 | 8.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,159 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 6,757 | 33.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,833 | 9.07% |
| Some College | 4,964 | 24.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,863 | 7,583 | 1,052 |
| White | 6,396 | 6,024 | 1,190 |
| 2+ Races | 3,768 | 2,991 | 430 |
| Other Race | 3,586 | 2,417 | 225 |
| Black | 1,870 | 1,673 | 426 |
| Asian | 760 | 700 | 402 |
| Native American | 148 | 86 | 0 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,935 | $38,333 | $34,371 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,551 | $40,699 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,809 | $32,271 | $27,038 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,599 | $35,301 | $22,600 |
| Overall | $34,134 | $36,402 | $31,605 |
| Some College | $38,297 | $39,149 | $37,307 |
$34,134
Average Earnings
$36,402
Average Male
$31,605
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.26% of Desert Hot Springs residents speak only English, while 47.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,755 | 4,189 | 21.2% |
| Other | 6,684 | 1,824 | 27.29% |
| White | 7,850 | 1,342 | 17.1% |
| Multiple | 7,286 | 1,017 | 13.96% |
| Black | 3,115 | 987 | 31.69% |
| Native | 361 | 239 | 66.2% |
| Asian | 873 | 131 | 15.01% |
20.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.09%
Male Poverty Rate
22.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Desert Hot Springs is Native, with 66.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Desert Hot Springs is Multiple, with 13.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.67% |
| High School | 17.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.02% |
| Some College | 13.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.48% |
| Female Employed | 10.63% |
| Male Employed | 6.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,933 | $73,324 |
| Households | $45,863 | $62,631 |
| Married Families | $76,632 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,400 | $41,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,130
Number of Veterans
1,031
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 544 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 349 |
| 55 to 64 | 325 |
| 65 to 74 | 310 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 0.92% |
| Black | 93 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 49 | 6.15% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 0.75% |
| Other Race | 34 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
61.43%
Born in Desert Hot Springs
76.4%
Native Born
23.6%
Foreign Born
11.65%
Non Citizen
11.96%
Naturalized
76.4% of Desert Hot Springs residents were born in the United States, with 61.43% having been born in California. 11.65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,268 | 305 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 34,963 | 305 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 34,658 | 305 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 34,353 | 305 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 34,048 | 305 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 33,743 | 305 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 33,438 | 340 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 33,098 | 227 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 32,871 | 348 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 32,523 | 3,037 | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 29,486 | 37 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 29,449 | 343 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 29,106 | 384 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 28,722 | 221 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 28,501 | 195 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 28,306 | 196 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 28,110 | 174 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 27,936 | 263 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 27,673 | 450 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 27,223 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,582 | 4,914 | 42.12% |
| 1990 | 11,668 | 5,727 | 96.4% |
| 1980 | 5,941 | 3,203 | 116.98% |
| 1970 | 2,738 | 1,266 | 86.01% |
| 1960 | 1,472 | -33,796 | -95.83% |