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.

Indian Wells, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,871

Median Agei

67.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.7%4,270

Hispanic/Latino

5%242

Black

2.9%143

Two or More

2.5%120

Asian

1.7%83

Other

0.3%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%120

High School Diploma

10.3%451

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%164

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%381

Associate's Degree

9.7%425

Bachelor's Degree

31.6%1,383

Master's Degree

20.4%893

Professional Degree

7.6%332

Doctorate

3.6%158

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

63.1%

Graduate+

31.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,078,200

Median Renti

$1,088

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.8%1,969

Renter-Occupied

20.2%499

Total Units

5,083

Homeownership

79.8%

Vacancy Rate

51.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%6

$50K–$100K

1.5%30

$150K–$200K

1.3%26

$200K–$300K

1.3%25

$300K–$500K

7.2%142

$500K–$1M

33.4%657

$1M+

55%1,083

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

112

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%12

2010–2019

9.2%467

2000–2009

16.4%833

1990–1999

17.9%908

1980–1989

26.6%1,352

1970–1979

18%915

1960–1969

9.1%464

1950–1959

2%101

1939 or earlier

0.6%31

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.1%1,657

Electricity

20.7%511

Solar

10.7%263

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%21

Wood

0.6%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$162,990

Mean Household Incomei

$292,110

Per Capita Incomei

$148,564

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

1,710

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%46

$10K–$15K

2.2%55

$15K–$20K

3.2%79

$20K–$25K

4.1%100

$25K–$30K

2%50

$30K–$35K

0.9%22

$35K–$40K

4.1%102

$40K–$45K

3%75

$45K–$50K

1.7%42

$50K–$60K

2.9%71

$60K–$75K

4.9%122

$75K–$100K

4.5%111

$100K–$125K

6%149

$125K–$150K

5.9%146

$150K–$200K

12.3%303

$200K+

40.3%995

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$616/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers69 homes89% occupied$616/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $162,990/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $49K/yr

52%

Very low income$49K–$81K/yr

45%

Low income$81K–$130K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% 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

4429.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

129

United Kingdom

Mexico

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,592

Avg. Commutei

18.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,603

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

442(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured