Palm Springs, California Population 2023

45,912

Palm Springs is a city located in Riverside County California. Palm Springs has a 2023 population of 45,912. Palm Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,579 in 2020.

The average household income in Palm Springs is $104,560 with a poverty rate of 14.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Palm Springs is 56.6 years, 57 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.

Palm Springs is a city located in the state of California. It is located in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. It is most known for being a resort city, offering tourists and residents lots to do including outdoor activities like golf and hiking in the surrounding deserts and mountain areas.

Palm Springs Population Statistics

What’s unique about the population in Palm Springs is that it has one of the largest concentrations of same-sex couples. Over 7% of households are shared by same-sex couples, high above the national average of just 1%.

Palm Springs Population Growth

Palm Springs has continued to grow in terms of population because of the celebrities that choose to live here and the people that want this city for their retirement. The city has shown significant growth in every census through the 1990s. At the time of the 2000 census, growth had slowed considerably, but the city has continued only to gain more residents since the census of 1940. Recent estimates show that the population has risen 7% since the last poll in 2010, indicating that this resort city has much growth left in its future.

Palm Springs was first inhabited over 2,000 years ago by the Cahuilla Indians, and many prominent leaders lived in this area. There were permanent settlements located throughout the region, with the early inhabitants taking advantage of the abundance of water as well as the hot springs that were used during the colder winter months.

In 1821, Mexican explorers recorded their expedition to the area. It was just a few short years later in 1848 when what is now Palm Springs was ceded to the U.S. It was in 1879 when the Agua Caliente Reservation was established over 31,000 acres, with the tribe living here being one of the wealthiest in the state.

It was during the 1900s when the city became a popular tourist destination. The dry heat conditions were thought to help treat various health conditions. The Desert Inn and was established in the early 1900s and was further expanded in the 1920s. It was the first major hotel in the city. The El Mirador was another major hotel that was opened during the 1920s. A golf course was constructed, and many celebrities came to the area to live. The region became a hotspot for celebrities during the next decade, and the city continued to expand with the construction of nightclubs and shopping centers.

Following World War II, architects began the construction of many unique homes that were used by vacationers. The city to this day has been a favorite spot for celebrities to visit and live. The population also includes many retirees. Tourism remains a major driver of the economy, and millions of visitors come to Palm Springs each year. There are over 100 hotels and resorts, as well as restaurants and attractions. The city is currently in the process of rebuilding its downtown area to continue to bring in visitors and residents.

Palm Springs Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm Springs was:

  • White: 76.06%
  • Two or more races: 7.1%
  • Other race: 5.65%
  • Asian: 5.09%
  • Black or African American: 4.92%
  • Native American: 0.94%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.25%
Land Area (mi²)
94.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
485.60/sq mi
Growth Rate
0.99% (449)
Growth Since 2020
2.99% (1,333)
The current population of Palm Springs, California is 45,912 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 44,579.

Palm Springs, California Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Palm Springs Population by Race

Palm Springs Population Pyramid 2023

Palm Springs Median Age

56.6

Total

57

Male

55.8

Female

Palm Springs Adults

There are 40,792 adults, (14,519 of whom are seniors) in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Age Dependency

70.5

Age Dependency Ratio

55.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

15.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Palm Springs Sex Ratio

Female17,97840.13%
Male26,82159.87%

Palm Springs Population by Age

Palm Springs Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

2.59

Average Family Size

1.87

Average Household Size

63.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Palm Springs Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Palm Springs Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Palm Springs Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.84%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.47%.

Palm Springs Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$41,538

Average Earnings

$46,063

Average Male

$35,188

Average Female

Palm Springs Earnings by Educational Attainment

Palm Springs Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Palm Springs Language

75.74% of Palm Springs residents speak only English, while 24.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.89% of the population.

Palm Springs Language

Palm Springs Poverty by Race

rate

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14.53%

Overall Poverty Rate

15.44%

Male Poverty Rate

13.18%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Palm Springs

The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Springs is Islander, with 49.53% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Springs is Asian, with 7.14% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.61%.

Palm Springs Poverty

rate

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Palm Springs Poverty Rate by Education

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Palm Springs Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Palm Springs Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Palm Springs Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

40.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

37.7%

Male Marriage Rate

44.5%

Female Marriage Rate

Palm Springs Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Palm Springs 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 45-54.

Palm Springs Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Palm Springs Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

3,277

Number of Veterans

3,026

Male Veterans

251

Female Veterans

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Palm Springs Veterans by War

count

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Palm Springs Veterans by Age

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Palm Springs Veterans by Race

Palm Springs Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

8.83%

Veteran Poverty Rate

34.47%

Veteran Disability Rate

Palm Springs Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

50.7%

Labor Force Participation

46.4%

Employment Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

Palm Springs Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Palm Springs Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Palm Springs Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

38.27%

Born in Palm Springs

80.27%

Native Born

19.24%

Foreign Born

8.81%

Non Citizen

10.43%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

80.27% of Palm Springs residents were born in the United States, with 38.27% having been born in California. 8.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Palm Springs Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Palm Springs Population by Year