Palm Desert is a city located in Riverside County California. Palm Desert has a 2024 population of 52,202. Palm Desert is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 51,197 in 2020.
The average household income in Palm Desert is $121,964 with a poverty rate of 11.33%. The median age in Palm Desert is 56.7 years: 54.6 years for males, and 58.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm Desert was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,197 | 68.28% |
| Two or more races | 8,793 | 17.06% |
| Other race | 3,751 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 2,135 | 4.14% |
| Black or African American | 1,132 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 433 | 0.84% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.21% |
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 | 24,145 | 2.11 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 10,768 | 2.75 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Non Family | 10,333 | 1.23 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 2,272 | 2.78 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Male | 772 | 3.05 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,914 | 4.61% |
| Associates Degree | 3,755 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,094 | 24.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,464 | 15.56% |
| High School Graduate | 7,290 | 17.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,122 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 10,899 | 26.24% |
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 | 29,429 | 28,523 | 13,279 |
| Hispanic | 8,245 | 6,452 | 1,853 |
| 2+ Races | 4,936 | 4,097 | 1,144 |
| Other Race | 2,682 | 2,048 | 625 |
| Asian | 1,687 | 1,474 | 760 |
| Black | 971 | 888 | 265 |
| Native American | 407 | 251 | 38 |
| Islander | 110 | 110 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,737 | $52,585 | $55,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,730 | $106,579 | $96,321 |
| High School Graduate | $37,854 | $43,438 | $34,071 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,114 | $42,090 | $26,136 |
| Overall | $49,637 | $53,082 | $46,215 |
| Some College | $48,462 | $49,976 | $46,161 |
$49,637
Average Earnings
$53,082
Average Male
$46,215
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.53% of Palm Desert residents speak only English, while 23.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,834 | 2,857 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 13,333 | 2,197 | 16.48% |
| Multiple | 8,780 | 1,543 | 17.57% |
| Other | 3,698 | 561 | 15.17% |
| Asian | 2,126 | 198 | 9.31% |
| Islander | 110 | 72 | 65.45% |
| Black | 1,068 | 57 | 5.34% |
11.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.79%
Male Poverty Rate
12.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Desert is Islander, with 65.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Desert is Black, with 5.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.73% |
| High School | 13.14% |
| Some College | 10.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.71% |
| Female Employed | 6.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,925 | $150,183 |
| Households | $79,508 | $121,964 |
| Married Families | $125,123 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,214 | $81,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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
3,302
Number of Veterans
3,100
Male Veterans
202
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,542 |
| Korea | 480 |
| First Gulf War | 359 |
| Second Gulf War | 326 |
| World War II | 99 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,794 |
| 65 to 74 | 801 |
| 35 to 54 | 457 |
| 55 to 64 | 181 |
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,770 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 376 | 3.75% |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 3.66% |
| Other Race | 180 | 5.87% |
| Black | 49 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 45 | 2.56% |
| Native American | 16 | 3.81% |
| Islander | 14 | 12.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
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
44.63%
Born in Palm Desert
82.55%
Native Born
17.45%
Foreign Born
6.72%
Non Citizen
10.73%
Naturalized
82.55% of Palm Desert residents were born in the United States, with 44.63% having been born in California. 6.72% 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 | 53,459 | 252 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 53,207 | 251 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 52,956 | 251 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 52,705 | 252 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 52,453 | 251 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 52,202 | 251 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 51,951 | 170 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 51,781 | 113 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 51,668 | 471 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 51,197 | -2,241 | -4.19% |
| 2019 | 53,438 | 153 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 53,285 | 420 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 52,865 | 572 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 52,293 | 629 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 51,664 | 655 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 51,009 | 603 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 50,406 | 460 | 0.92% |
| 2012 | 49,946 | 490 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 49,456 | 730 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 48,726 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,155 | 17,903 | 77% |
| 1990 | 23,252 | 11,451 | 97.03% |
| 1980 | 11,801 | 5,630 | 91.23% |
| 1970 | 6,171 | 4,876 | 376.53% |
| 1960 | 1,295 | -52,164 | -97.58% |