Demographics & People — Palm Springs, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 44,998 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~45,200 |
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| Median Age | 58.5 |
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| Total Households | 24,297 |
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| Family Households | 10,148 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.82 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4927 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 31,191 |
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| Black or African American | 2,438 |
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| Asian | 2,049 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10,949 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 15,500 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10,491 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,730 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,750 |
| German | 5,832 |
| English | 5,612 |
| Irish | 4,005 |
| Italian | 2,550 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,450 |
| American | 1,348 |
Language
| English Only | 33,733 |
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| Spanish | 7,327 |
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| Population 5+ | 43,972 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,012 |
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| Population 18+ | 41,226 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.0% |
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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 Springs, California.
