Palm Desert, California Population 2022
Palm Desert is a city located in Riverside County California. With a 2020 population of 51,707, it is the 183rd largest city in California and the 845th largest city in the United States. Palm Desert is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 51,163 in 2020. Spanning over 27 miles, Palm Desert has a population density of 1,929 people per square mile.
The average household income in Palm Desert is $94,797 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,353 per month, and the median house value is $361,200. The median age in Palm Desert is 54.5 years, 51 years for males, and 56.9 years for females.
Palm Desert Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm Desertwas:
- White: 78.38%
- Two or more races: 7.87%
- Other race: 5.32%
- Asian: 4.50%
- Black or African American: 3.10%
- Native American: 0.68%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,611 | 78.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,647 | 3.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 359 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 2,389 | 4.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 2,822 | 5.32% |
| Two or More Races | 4,179 | 7.87% |
Palm Desert Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,335 | 2.17 | 64.6 |
| Married | 10,853 | 2.74 | 77.8 |
| Male | 936 | 3.79 | 31.9 |
| Female | 2,065 | 3.07 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 10,481 | 1.25 | 58.1 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,143 | 2.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,853 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 7,989 | 19.08% |
| Some College | 11,300 | 26.99% |
| Associates Degree | 3,689 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,912 | 23.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,976 | 14.28% |
Palm Desert Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,679 | 29,501 | 13,015 |
| Asian | 1,710 | 1,482 | 683 |
| 2+ Races | 2,272 | 1,956 | 742 |
| Black | 1,010 | 893 | 284 |
| Hispanic | 7,455 | 6,030 | 1,508 |
| Other Race | 1,718 | 1,311 | 271 |
| Native American | 232 | 200 | 35 |
| Islander | 47 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.42%.
$39,971
Average Earnings
$43,881
Average Male
$34,994
Average Female
Palm Desert Language by Age
Palm Desert Language
76.33% of Palm Desert residents speak only English, while 23.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.31% of the population.
Palm Desert Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,617 | 456 | 28.20% |
| Hispanic | 11,931 | 2,145 | 17.98% |
| Asian | 2,387 | 410 | 17.18% |
| Multiple | 4,163 | 685 | 16.45% |
| White | 35,135 | 3,411 | 9.71% |
| Other | 371 | NaN% |
12.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
13.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Palm Desert
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Desert is Black, with 28.20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Desert is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.17%.
Palm Desert Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Palm Desert Married by Age and Sex
Palm Desert Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Palm Desert Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,469 | 9.42% |
| Black | 90 | 6.63% |
| Asian | 43 | 2.30% |
| Islander | 10 | 12.50% |
| Other Race | 145 | 6.84% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 0.91% |
| Hispanic | 304 | 3.37% |
Palm Desert Veterans by Education
7.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
49%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
46.63%
Born in Palm Desert
82.79%
Native Born
17.21%
Foreign Born
7.21%
Non Citizen
9.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.79% of Palm Desert residents were born in the United States, with 46.63% having been born in California. 7.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,295 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 6,171 | 4,876 | 16.90% |
| 1980 | 11,801 | 5,630 | 6.70% |
| 1990 | 23,252 | 11,451 | 7.02% |
| 2000 | 41,155 | 17,903 | 5.88% |
| 2010 | 48,445 | 7,290 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 48,717 | 272 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 48,989 | 272 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 49,261 | 272 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 49,533 | 272 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 49,805 | 272 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 50,077 | 272 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 50,349 | 272 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 50,621 | 272 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 50,893 | 272 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 51,163 | 270 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 51,435 | 272 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 51,707 | 272 | 0.53% |