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.

Indio, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

91,950

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

69.6%64,042

White

23.3%21,465

Asian

2.6%2,421

Black

2.1%1,904

Two or More

1.6%1,449

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%273

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%238

Other

0.2%158

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%1,931

High School Diploma

25.2%15,527

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%4,107

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%8,199

Associate's Degree

6.5%4,006

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%7,466

Master's Degree

6.4%3,957

Professional Degree

1%637

Doctorate

0.9%580

HS or Higher

75.2%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$458,400

Median Renti

$1,437

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%20,975

Renter-Occupied

32.9%10,275

Total Units

37,179

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%1,119

$50K–$100K

3.3%694

$100K–$150K

1.6%335

$150K–$200K

2.5%515

$200K–$300K

8%1,669

$300K–$500K

38.6%8,094

$500K–$1M

38.2%8,002

$1M+

2.6%547

Rent Distribution

Under $500

412

$500–$750

634

$750–$1,000

900

$1,000–$1,250

1,483

$1,250–$1,500

1,951

$1,500–$2,000

2,111

$2,000+

2,285

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%1,046

2010–2019

13.7%5,085

2000–2009

33.4%12,429

1990–1999

9.4%3,492

1980–1989

16.2%6,011

1970–1979

9.8%3,641

1960–1969

7%2,608

1950–1959

5.8%2,169

1940–1949

1.1%411

1939 or earlier

0.8%287

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%20,400

Electricity

30.3%9,458

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%714

No Fuel

1.4%447

Solar

0.5%168

Wood

0.1%36

Fuel Oil

0.1%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,167

Mean Household Incomei

$101,573

Per Capita Incomei

$35,590

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

43,257

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%716

$10K–$15K

1.7%534

$15K–$20K

3.1%963

$20K–$25K

4.2%1,300

$25K–$30K

4%1,238

$30K–$35K

4.2%1,326

$35K–$40K

4.1%1,268

$40K–$45K

3.7%1,171

$45K–$50K

3.7%1,162

$50K–$60K

7.7%2,410

$60K–$75K

10.4%3,238

$75K–$100K

13.2%4,140

$100K–$125K

11.1%3,460

$125K–$150K

7.1%2,229

$150K–$200K

8.8%2,746

$200K+

10.7%3,349

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

886

Residentsi

1,665

Avg. Tenant Renti

$520/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

65 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers291 homes89% occupied$504/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8577 homes91% occupied$528/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,167/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

78.7%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

18%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

73.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.6% of subsidized households are minority

16.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.4% 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

23,80625.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

18,315

Canada

794

Philippines

679

Guatemala

403

China

200

United Kingdom

177

Germany

135

India

130

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

40,340

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,191

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,372(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured