Desert Shores is a CDP located in Imperial County California. Desert Shores has a 2024 population of 236. Desert Shores is currently declining at a rate of -20.81% annually and its population has decreased by -42.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 411 in 2020.
The average household income in Desert Shores is $60,953 with a poverty rate of 9.41%. The median age in Desert Shores is 52.7 years: 55.5 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Desert Shores was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 208 | 45.51% |
| White | 131 | 28.67% |
| Other race | 118 | 25.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 178 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 95 | 3.72 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 79 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 6.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 7.81% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 1.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.52% |
| High School Graduate | 176 | 45.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 150 | 39.06% |
| Some College | 21 | 5.47% |
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 | 278 | 98 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 89 | 0 |
| White | 106 | 106 | 0 |
| Other Race | 100 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,102 | $22,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $22,986 | $41,960 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$22,986
Average Male
$41,960
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.19% of Desert Shores residents speak only English, while 68.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 118 | 43 | 36.44% |
| Hispanic | 351 | 43 | 12.25% |
9.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.73%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Desert Shores is Other, with 36.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Desert Shores is Hispanic, with 12.25% 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 58.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.89% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 35.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $96,108 |
| Households | $37,083 | $60,953 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,797 | $16,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
58.21%
Born in Desert Shores
60.83%
Native Born
39.17%
Foreign Born
19.04%
Non Citizen
20.13%
Naturalized
60.83% of Desert Shores residents were born in the United States, with 58.21% having been born in California. 19.04% 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 | 236 | -62 | -20.81% |
| 2023 | 298 | -62 | -17.22% |
| 2022 | 360 | -35 | -8.86% |
| 2021 | 395 | -16 | -3.89% |
| 2020 | 411 | -163 | -28.4% |
| 2019 | 574 | -45 | -7.27% |
| 2018 | 619 | -363 | -36.97% |
| 2017 | 982 | -191 | -16.28% |
| 2016 | 1,173 | -210 | -15.18% |
| 2015 | 1,383 | 344 | 33.11% |
| 2014 | 1,039 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,034 | 310 | 42.82% |
| 2012 | 724 | -128 | -15.02% |
| 2011 | 852 | -252 | -22.83% |
| 2010 | 1,104 | 0 | 0% |