Demographics & People — Desert Hot Springs, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,786 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~34,200 |
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| Median Age | 34.5 |
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| Total Households | 11,432 |
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| Family Households | 7,421 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.85 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5575 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,666 |
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| Black or African American | 3,036 |
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| Asian | 618 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 20,696 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 20,588 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 19,785 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 16,685 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,105 |
| German | 1,883 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,882 |
| English | 1,624 |
| Irish | 1,519 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 754 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 746 |
Language
| English Only | 15,324 |
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| Spanish | 14,253 |
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| Population 5+ | 30,462 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,130 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,837 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Desert Hot Springs, California.
