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.

Desert Hot Springs, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

33,200

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

63.6%21,110

White

21.3%7,066

Black

8.9%2,963

Two or More

3.3%1,107

Asian

1.4%463

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%213

Other

0.5%168

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%110

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%656

High School Diploma

30.9%6,386

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%1,564

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%2,996

Associate's Degree

6.8%1,401

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%2,296

Master's Degree

2.9%600

Professional Degree

2%415

Doctorate

0.6%130

HS or Higher

79.6%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$354,800

Median Renti

$1,412

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.7%5,770

Renter-Occupied

49.3%5,609

Total Units

12,474

Homeownership

50.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%209

$50K–$100K

1.4%80

$100K–$150K

2.4%138

$150K–$200K

4.6%268

$200K–$300K

22.7%1,312

$300K–$500K

49.1%2,831

$500K–$1M

12.6%726

$1M+

3.6%206

Rent Distribution

Under $500

256

$500–$750

427

$750–$1,000

820

$1,000–$1,250

806

$1,250–$1,500

642

$1,500–$2,000

1,222

$2,000+

1,277

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%74

2010–2019

5.5%689

2000–2009

29.2%3,640

1990–1999

14.1%1,761

1980–1989

17.9%2,234

1970–1979

15.6%1,945

1960–1969

9.4%1,177

1950–1959

6.1%765

1940–1949

1.3%162

1939 or earlier

0.2%27

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75%8,533

Electricity

18.5%2,107

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%406

No Fuel

2.3%259

Solar

0.5%52

Wood

0.2%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,761

Mean Household Incomei

$68,206

Per Capita Incomei

$24,129

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

15,960

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%797

$10K–$15K

4.1%468

$15K–$20K

7%795

$20K–$25K

4.3%493

$25K–$30K

4.9%557

$30K–$35K

7%791

$35K–$40K

5.2%590

$40K–$45K

4.8%550

$45K–$50K

2.2%247

$50K–$60K

8.6%982

$60K–$75K

9.2%1,045

$75K–$100K

12.2%1,389

$100K–$125K

9.9%1,124

$125K–$150K

5.4%616

$150K–$200K

6.3%712

$200K+

2%223

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

345

Residentsi

837

Avg. Tenant Renti

$577/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

83 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes89% occupied$577/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,761/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

66%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

24%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86% of subsidized households are minority

5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% 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

8,33825.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

5,253

Guatemala

772

United Kingdom

185

Philippines

144

India

120

Canada

105

Korea

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,259

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,890

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,028(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured