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Palm Desert

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
26.777
State:
California

Palm Desert is a city located in Riverside County, California. Palm Desert has a 2026 population of 53,147. Palm Desert is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 51,196 in 2020.

53.1K
Total Population
1,985
Density (mi²)
863 1.65%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)