Demographics & People — Indian Wells, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,830 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
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| Median Age | 67.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,457 |
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| Family Households | 1,477 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2121 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,197 |
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| Black or African American | 157 |
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| Asian | 155 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 233 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,028 |
| English | 957 |
| Other groups | 758 |
| Irish | 754 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 593 |
| Italian | 447 |
| Scottish | 279 |
| American | 216 |
| French (except Basque) | 182 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 152 |
Language
| English Only | 4,299 |
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| Spanish | 148 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,698 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 541 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,544 |
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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 Indian Wells, California.
