Twentynine Palms is a city located in San Bernardino County California. Twentynine Palms has a 2024 population of 28,956. Twentynine Palms is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,067 in 2020.
The average household income in Twentynine Palms is $69,749 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median age in Twentynine Palms is 24.5 years: 23.2 years for males, and 26 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Twentynine Palms was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,251 | 61.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,814 | 20.76% |
| Black or African American | 2,427 | 8.67% |
| Asian | 901 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 856 | 3.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 527 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 230 | 0.82% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,290 | 2.63 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Married | 4,637 | 3.28 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Non Family | 3,173 | 1.19 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Female | 977 | 3.92 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 503 | 3.2 | 40 | 60 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
33.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 746 | 5.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,071 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,658 | 19.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 902 | 6.62% |
| High School Graduate | 3,051 | 22.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 281 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 4,917 | 36.09% |
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 | 8,090 | 7,708 | 2,127 |
| Hispanic | 2,835 | 2,426 | 780 |
| 2+ Races | 1,868 | 1,821 | 700 |
| Black | 940 | 859 | 110 |
| Asian | 755 | 691 | 216 |
| Other Race | 464 | 336 | 64 |
| Islander | 264 | 180 | 14 |
| Native American | 60 | 53 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 37.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,243 | $75,149 | $56,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,792 | $69,479 | $59,944 |
| High School Graduate | $37,220 | $45,077 | $28,661 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,005 | $17,088 | $14,896 |
| Overall | $45,781 | $49,220 | $40,551 |
| Some College | $43,810 | $48,750 | $40,357 |
$45,781
Average Earnings
$49,220
Average Male
$40,551
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.14% of Twentynine Palms residents speak only English, while 17.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,868 | 1,443 | 11.21% |
| Hispanic | 6,069 | 1,324 | 21.82% |
| Black | 1,982 | 798 | 40.26% |
| Multiple | 4,776 | 750 | 15.7% |
| Other | 831 | 166 | 19.98% |
| Islander | 519 | 100 | 19.27% |
| Asian | 793 | 40 | 5.04% |
| Native | 194 | 20 | 10.31% |
17.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.12%
Male Poverty Rate
19.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Twentynine Palms is Black, with 40.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Twentynine Palms is Asian, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.82% |
| High School | 16.9% |
| Some College | 12.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 56.9% |
| Female Employed | 9.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,211 | $73,266 |
| Households | $51,392 | $69,749 |
| Married Families | $57,616 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,453 | $59,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,116
Number of Veterans
1,685
Male Veterans
431
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,301 |
| First Gulf War | 655 |
| Vietnam | 372 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 781 |
| 35 to 54 | 569 |
| 65 to 74 | 349 |
| 55 to 64 | 266 |
| 75+ | 151 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,653 | 17.96% |
| Hispanic | 469 | 15.84% |
| Asian | 184 | 25.24% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 6.21% |
| Other Race | 94 | 18.84% |
| Black | 81 | 9.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
46.4%
Born in Twentynine Palms
93.22%
Native Born
6.78%
Foreign Born
2.52%
Non Citizen
4.26%
Naturalized
93.22% of Twentynine Palms residents were born in the United States, with 46.4% having been born in California. 2.52% 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 | 30,067 | 222 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 29,845 | 222 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 29,623 | 223 | 0.76% |
| 2026 | 29,400 | 222 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 29,178 | 222 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 28,956 | 222 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 28,734 | -1,161 | -3.88% |
| 2022 | 29,895 | 754 | 2.59% |
| 2021 | 29,141 | 1,074 | 3.83% |
| 2020 | 28,067 | 1,611 | 6.09% |
| 2019 | 26,456 | -313 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 26,769 | -45 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 26,814 | 540 | 2.06% |
| 2016 | 26,274 | 86 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 26,188 | 131 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 26,057 | 98 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 25,959 | 81 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 25,878 | 371 | 1.45% |
| 2011 | 25,507 | 400 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 25,107 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,764 | 2,943 | 24.9% |
| 1990 | 11,821 | 4,356 | 58.35% |
| 1980 | 7,465 | 1,798 | 31.73% |
| 1970 | 5,667 | 4,645 | 454.5% |
| 1950 | 1,022 | -29,045 | -96.6% |