Demographics & People — Thousand Palms, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,662 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,900 |
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| Median Age | 36.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,700 |
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| Family Households | 1,837 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4775 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,957 |
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| Black or African American | 13 |
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| Asian | 47 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,894 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,263 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,246 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,940 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 921 |
| English | 598 |
| German | 508 |
| Irish | 455 |
| Italian | 363 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 185 |
| Scottish | 140 |
Language
| English Only | 3,960 |
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| Spanish | 3,205 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,383 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 690 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,985 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.3% |
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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 Thousand Palms, California.
