Demographics & People — Rancho Mirage, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,375 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,000 |
| Median Age | 66.1 |
| Total Households | 8,686 |
| Family Households | 4,998 |
| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3419 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,910 |
| Black or African American | 293 |
| Asian | 629 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,643 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,800 |
| English | 2,863 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,591 |
| Irish | 2,401 |
| German | 2,163 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,001 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,493 |
| Italian | 1,359 |
| American | 927 |
| European | 527 |
Language
| English Only | 13,735 |
| Spanish | 1,856 |
| Population 5+ | 16,979 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,481 |
| Population 18+ | 15,764 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 30.5% |
| 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 Rancho Mirage, California.