Twentynine Palms, California Population 2022
Twentynine Palms is a city located in San Bernardino County California. With a 2020 population of 28,669, it is the 275th largest city in California and the 1585th largest city in the United States. Twentynine Palms is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,065 in 2020. Spanning over 59 miles, Twentynine Palms has a population density of 488 people per square mile.
The average household income in Twentynine Palms is $56,108 with a poverty rate of 23.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $975 per month, and the median house value is $139,400. The median age in Twentynine Palms is 24.2 years, 23.2 years for males, and 26.2 years for females.
Twentynine Palms Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Twentynine Palmswas:
- White: 67.25%
- Two or more races: 14.05%
- Black or African American: 9.72%
- Asian: 3.98%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2.22%
- Other race: 2.10%
- Native American: 0.68%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,989 | 67.25% |
| Black or African American | 2,599 | 9.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 181 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 1,064 | 3.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 594 | 2.22% |
| Some Other Race | 562 | 2.10% |
| Two or More Races | 3,759 | 14.05% |
Twentynine Palms Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,416 | 2.78 | 31 |
| Married | 4,271 | 3.32 | 22.2 |
| Male | 490 | 4.08 | 47.1 |
| Female | 823 | 4.3 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 2,832 | 1.3 | 42.8 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 314 | 2.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 846 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 3,052 | 24.57% |
| Some College | 4,077 | 32.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,285 | 10.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,103 | 16.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 743 | 5.98% |
Twentynine Palms Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 1,187 | 1,119 | 495 |
| Asian | 597 | 525 | 192 |
| White | 7,042 | 6,472 | 1,596 |
| Hispanic | 2,581 | 2,240 | 552 |
| Black | 1,232 | 1,197 | 255 |
| Other Race | 242 | 221 | 39 |
| Islander | 264 | 189 | 4 |
| Native American | 91 | 76 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.70%.
$36,557
Average Earnings
$41,058
Average Male
$30,283
Average Female
Twentynine Palms Language by Age
Twentynine Palms Language
85.82% of Twentynine Palms residents speak only English, while 14.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.66% of the population.
Twentynine Palms Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 140 | 83 | 59.29% |
| Black | 2,214 | 800 | 36.13% |
| Multiple | 3,613 | 942 | 26.07% |
| Hispanic | 5,590 | 1,259 | 22.52% |
| Asian | 832 | 167 | 20.07% |
| White | 11,940 | 2,346 | 19.65% |
| Islander | 540 | 63 | 11.67% |
| Other | NaN% |
23.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.46%
Male Poverty Rate
23.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Twentynine Palms
The race most likely to be in poverty in Twentynine Palms is Native, with 59.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Twentynine Palms is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.99%.
Twentynine Palms Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
60.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Twentynine Palms Married by Age and Sex
Twentynine Palms Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Twentynine Palms Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,804 | 19.95% |
| Black | 306 | 26.45% |
| Native American | 5 | 3.57% |
| Asian | 95 | 13.49% |
| Islander | 4 | 1.01% |
| Other Race | 72 | 27.07% |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 11.29% |
| Hispanic | 539 | 21.70% |
Twentynine Palms Veterans by Education
10.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
35%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
45.54%
Born in Twentynine Palms
93.43%
Native Born
6.57%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
3.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.43% of Twentynine Palms residents were born in the United States, with 45.54% having been born in California. 2.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,022 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 5,667 | 4,645 | 8.94% |
| 1980 | 7,465 | 1,798 | 2.79% |
| 1990 | 11,821 | 4,356 | 4.70% |
| 2000 | 14,764 | 2,943 | 2.25% |
| 2010 | 25,048 | 10,284 | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 25,350 | 302 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 25,652 | 302 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 25,954 | 302 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 26,256 | 302 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 26,558 | 302 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 26,860 | 302 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 27,162 | 302 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 27,464 | 302 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 27,766 | 302 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 28,065 | 299 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 28,367 | 302 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 28,669 | 302 | 1.06% |