Demographics & People — Coachella, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 42,594 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~45,000 |
| Median Age | 33.4 |
| Total Households | 12,352 |
| Family Households | 9,765 |
| Average Household Size | 3.45 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1795 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,372 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Asian | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41,218 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 41,298 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 39,853 |
| Other groups | 36,487 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,209 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 819 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 477 |
| American | 447 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 442 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 420 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 314 |
Language
| English Only | 7,592 |
| Spanish | 32,538 |
| Population 5+ | 40,234 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 280 |
| Population 18+ | 32,961 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Coachella, California.