Thermal is a CDP located in Riverside County California. Thermal has a 2024 population of 1,100. Thermal is currently declining at a rate of -10.28% annually and its population has decreased by -19.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,371 in 2020.
The average household income in Thermal is $32,667 with a poverty rate of 30.07%. The median age in Thermal is 37 years: 30.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thermal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 817 | 57.54% |
| Other race | 454 | 31.97% |
| White | 103 | 7.25% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Other race
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 640 | 2.2 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 317 | 1.11 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 180 | 3.47 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Married | 121 | 3.25 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Male | 22 | 1.82 | 100 | 0 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 14.22% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 3.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 4.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 208 | 20.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 548 | 54.1% |
| Some College | 28 | 2.76% |
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 | 922 | 251 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 492 | 211 | 28 |
| Other Race | 390 | 34 | 0 |
| White | 44 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 40 | 40 | 22 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 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 black people with a rate of 55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,217 | $0 | $19,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,174 | $18,205 | $10,216 |
| Overall | $17,490 | $19,423 | $16,290 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$17,490
Average Earnings
$19,423
Average Male
$16,290
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
16.44% of Thermal residents speak only English, while 83.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 82.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,325 | 345 | 26.04% |
| Multiple | 817 | 306 | 37.45% |
| Black | 41 | 40 | 97.56% |
| Other | 454 | 39 | 8.59% |
| White | 44 | 38 | 86.36% |
| Asian | 5 | 4 | 80% |
30.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.32%
Male Poverty Rate
31.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thermal is Black, with 97.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thermal is Other, with 8.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 88% |
| Some College | 57.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.27% |
| High School | 19.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,571 | $44,120 |
| Households | - | $32,667 |
| Married Families | $30,801 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,027 | $18,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
6
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 5.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
38.87%
Born in Thermal
42.96%
Native Born
57.04%
Foreign Born
29.15%
Non Citizen
27.89%
Naturalized
42.96% of Thermal residents were born in the United States, with 38.87% having been born in California. 29.15% 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 | 1,100 | -126 | -10.28% |
| 2023 | 1,226 | -126 | -9.32% |
| 2022 | 1,352 | 154 | 12.85% |
| 2021 | 1,198 | -173 | -12.62% |
| 2020 | 1,371 | 38 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 1,333 | -26 | -1.91% |
| 2018 | 1,359 | -807 | -37.26% |
| 2017 | 2,166 | -230 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 2,396 | -710 | -22.86% |
| 2015 | 3,106 | -464 | -13% |
| 2014 | 3,570 | -83 | -2.27% |
| 2013 | 3,653 | -47 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 3,700 | 328 | 9.73% |
| 2011 | 3,372 | 507 | 17.7% |
| 2010 | 2,865 | 0 | 0% |