Skip to main content
Population Review

Palm Desert city, CA — Population & Demographics

Palm Desert city, CA has a population of 51,551. The median household income is $79,508 and the median age is 56.7.

51,551

Population

$79,508

Median Income

$491,600

Median Home Value

56.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White68.3%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,508

Median Household Income

$57,793

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$491,600

Median Home Value

$1,717

Median Rent

64.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.7%

High School+

39.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

14.1%

Work From Home

22.4 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Palm Desert city, CA has a population of 51,551 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Palm Desert city, CA is $79,508, with 7.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Palm Desert city, CA is $491,600, with median rent at $1,717.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.