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.

Palm Springs, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,070

Median Agei

58.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.4%27,671

Hispanic/Latino

25.7%11,590

Asian

5.3%2,377

Black

4.3%1,948

Two or More

2.4%1,092

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%160

Other

0.3%134

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%98

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%817

High School Diploma

14.7%5,785

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%2,628

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%6,416

Associate's Degree

7.7%3,019

Bachelor's Degree

25%9,828

Master's Degree

12.9%5,047

Professional Degree

4.5%1,784

Doctorate

2.1%813

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

44.5%

Graduate+

19.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$604,000

Median Renti

$1,562

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%16,184

Renter-Occupied

34.1%8,383

Total Units

36,813

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

33.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%507

$50K–$100K

4.1%661

$100K–$150K

2.2%354

$150K–$200K

3.1%506

$200K–$300K

8.8%1,420

$300K–$500K

20.7%3,355

$500K–$1M

33.9%5,487

$1M+

24.1%3,894

Rent Distribution

Under $500

309

$500–$750

425

$750–$1,000

275

$1,000–$1,250

1,254

$1,250–$1,500

1,514

$1,500–$2,000

2,340

$2,000+

2,019

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%404

2010–2019

4.5%1,663

2000–2009

8.8%3,252

1990–1999

5.3%1,965

1980–1989

23.2%8,537

1970–1979

27.6%10,142

1960–1969

14%5,136

1950–1959

10.7%3,950

1940–1949

2.3%842

1939 or earlier

2.5%922

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.3%15,303

Electricity

31.9%7,835

Solar

2.5%625

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%469

No Fuel

1%248

Wood

0.2%60

Other

0.1%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,119

Mean Household Incomei

$123,072

Per Capita Incomei

$67,909

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

21,380

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%1,585

$10K–$15K

2.7%667

$15K–$20K

4%977

$20K–$25K

4.4%1,075

$25K–$30K

4.6%1,128

$30K–$35K

4.5%1,115

$35K–$40K

2.8%697

$40K–$45K

3.1%758

$45K–$50K

3.7%914

$50K–$60K

6.5%1,596

$60K–$75K

8.2%2,010

$75K–$100K

10.7%2,626

$100K–$125K

8.1%1,981

$125K–$150K

6.1%1,494

$150K–$200K

9%2,207

$200K+

15.2%3,737

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

735

Residentsi

1,017

Avg. Tenant Renti

$481/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

77 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers316 homes89% occupied$481/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8267 homes94% occupied$497/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC97 homes99% occupied$436/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,119/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

19.9%

Low income$37K–$58K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

59% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47.1% of subsidized households are minority

28.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.7% 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

8,59719.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,437

Canada

937

Philippines

835

United Kingdom

285

Germany

174

China

115

Korea

109

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,307

Avg. Commutei

22.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,707

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,696(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured

Palm Springs, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026