Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Coachella, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

43,307

Median Agei

33.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

97.1%42,066

White

1.2%504

Other

0.7%297

Two or More

0.5%212

Black

0.2%98

Asian

0.2%69

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%43

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%882

High School Diploma

31.5%8,676

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%1,014

Some College (1+ yr)

6.4%1,753

Associate's Degree

3.3%914

Bachelor's Degree

6%1,661

Master's Degree

1%277

Professional Degree

0.3%92

Doctorate

0.1%35

HS or Higher

55.5%

BA or Higher

7.5%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$367,600

Median Renti

$1,144

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.7%7,947

Renter-Occupied

36.3%4,526

Total Units

12,683

Homeownership

63.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%447

$50K–$100K

0.7%59

$100K–$150K

0.8%64

$150K–$200K

1.9%149

$200K–$300K

16.6%1,319

$300K–$500K

59%4,690

$500K–$1M

14.6%1,161

$1M+

0.7%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

580

$750–$1,000

1,075

$1,000–$1,250

790

$1,250–$1,500

506

$1,500–$2,000

696

$2,000+

658

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%402

2010–2019

6.9%877

2000–2009

40.1%5,089

1990–1999

11.4%1,449

1980–1989

13.8%1,748

1970–1979

9.6%1,221

1960–1969

7%882

1950–1959

5.7%723

1940–1949

1.3%171

1939 or earlier

1%121

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

47.8%5,958

Electricity

46.1%5,748

No Fuel

3.4%430

Bottled/LP Gas

2%246

Solar

0.7%91

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,596

Mean Household Incomei

$85,752

Per Capita Incomei

$25,991

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

23,219

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%210

$10K–$15K

3.5%442

$15K–$20K

3.5%440

$20K–$25K

6%748

$25K–$30K

3.9%481

$30K–$35K

7%869

$35K–$40K

4.7%582

$40K–$45K

3.4%427

$45K–$50K

3.6%450

$50K–$60K

7.2%899

$60K–$75K

11.7%1,463

$75K–$100K

14%1,747

$100K–$125K

10.9%1,355

$125K–$150K

6.6%828

$150K–$200K

7%872

$200K+

5.3%660

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

350

Residentsi

784

Avg. Tenant Renti

$645/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers38 homes89% occupied$684/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8312 homes86% occupied$640/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,596/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

66%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

24.4%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

8.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97.2% of subsidized households are minority

12.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17,19339.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

16,519

Guatemala

232

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,882

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,095

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

247(0.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured

Coachella, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026