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.

La Quinta, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,707

Median Agei

53.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.7%20,767

Hispanic/Latino

36.6%14,179

Asian

4.2%1,612

Two or More

3.4%1,325

Black

1.3%498

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%117

Other

0.3%110

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%99

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%574

High School Diploma

19.4%5,823

Some College (<1 yr)

7%2,095

Some College (1+ yr)

15%4,486

Associate's Degree

9.4%2,821

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%7,315

Master's Degree

9.7%2,909

Professional Degree

4.4%1,308

Doctorate

1.5%456

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

40%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$661,600

Median Renti

$1,785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.7%12,082

Renter-Occupied

24.3%3,880

Total Units

24,770

Homeownership

75.7%

Vacancy Rate

35.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%95

$50K–$100K

0.8%100

$100K–$150K

0.5%61

$150K–$200K

0.4%43

$200K–$300K

3.8%454

$300K–$500K

22.1%2,676

$500K–$1M

51.1%6,171

$1M+

20.5%2,482

Rent Distribution

Under $500

224

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

378

$1,000–$1,250

625

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

834

$2,000+

1,505

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%320

2010–2019

9.9%2,447

2000–2009

36.4%9,015

1990–1999

23.7%5,878

1980–1989

14.7%3,630

1970–1979

7.8%1,942

1960–1969

3%740

1950–1959

2.4%585

1940–1949

0.2%39

1939 or earlier

0.7%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.4%9,164

Electricity

36.5%5,822

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%550

No Fuel

1.5%243

Solar

0.8%123

Coal

0.2%26

Wood

0.1%12

Other

0.1%12

Fuel Oil

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,250

Mean Household Incomei

$152,464

Per Capita Incomei

$64,505

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

17,123

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%548

$10K–$15K

1.9%297

$15K–$20K

1.9%306

$20K–$25K

2.1%328

$25K–$30K

2.8%443

$30K–$35K

2.3%371

$35K–$40K

2.8%445

$40K–$45K

3.1%491

$45K–$50K

3%485

$50K–$60K

5.6%899

$60K–$75K

8.4%1,335

$75K–$100K

13%2,075

$100K–$125K

9.6%1,536

$125K–$150K

6.8%1,079

$150K–$200K

12.2%1,950

$200K+

21.1%3,374

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

206

Residentsi

298

Avg. Tenant Renti

$510/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

51 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers127 homes89% occupied$575/mo rent

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

202/PRAC79 homes97% occupied$405/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $99,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

83.6%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

13.6%

Low income$50K–$79K/yr

2.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62.8% of subsidized households are minority

13.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77.8% 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

5,82615.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,750

Canada

772

Philippines

401

China

180

United Kingdom

158

Korea

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,529

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,803

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,064(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured