Demographics & People — Palm Desert, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 51,551 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~53,000 |
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| Median Age | 57.5 |
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| Total Households | 24,145 |
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| Family Households | 13,812 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4708 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35,197 |
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| Black or African American | 1,132 |
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| Asian | 2,135 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13,429 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 17,968 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,302 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 9,788 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,983 |
| English | 6,124 |
| German | 6,039 |
| Irish | 5,447 |
| Italian | 3,032 |
| American | 2,996 |
| Scottish | 1,497 |
Language
| English Only | 38,357 |
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| Spanish | 8,569 |
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| Population 5+ | 50,120 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,241 |
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| Population 18+ | 43,988 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.9% |
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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 Palm Desert, California.
