Palm Springs, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Palm Springs, California is 44,998 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 205th-largest city in California. The median household income is $71,979, the median home value is $567,300, and the median age is 57.8.
The population has grown 1.5% since 2010 (44,781 → 45,453).
44,998
Population
476
People / sq mi
$71,979
Median Income
$567,300
Median Home Value
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Palm Springs covers 94.5 sq mi of land at 476 people per square mile.
About Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs skews on age — the median resident is 57.8, older than the national median. Palm Springs is a city in California with a population of 44,998.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $71,979 — below the US median of $78,538. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $567,300, with typical rent around $1,473.
About 45.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. An unusually large 24.9% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Palm Springs — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Palm Springs city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Palm Springs city had a population of 44,781 in 2010 and 45,453 in 2024, a 1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 48,518 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.
45,453
Population (2024)
44,781
Population (2010)
48,518
Peak (2019)
0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,781 |
| 2011 | 45,225 |
| 2012 | 45,716 |
| 2013 | 46,158 |
| 2014 | 46,634 |
| 2015 | 47,111 |
| 2016 | 47,577 |
| 2017 | 48,048 |
| 2018 | 48,355 |
| 2019 | 48,518 |
| 2020 | 44,646 |
| 2021 | 45,008 |
| 2022 | 45,114 |
| 2023 | 45,271 |
| 2024 | 45,453 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$71,979
Median Household Income
$64,811
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$567,300
Median Home Value
$1,473
Median Rent
65.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.1%
High School+
45.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
62.0%
Public Transit
24.9%
Work From Home
23.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
40.4%
Foreign Born
76.7%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
17.5%
With Disability
95.3%
Health Insurance
94.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.8% |
| Information | 8.6% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palm Springs, California has a population of 44,998 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 205th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Palm Springs, California is $71,979, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Palm Springs, California is $567,300, with median monthly rent at $1,473 and a homeownership rate of 65.0%.
The median age in Palm Springs, California is 57.8 years. The population is 60.5% male and 39.5% female.
The population has grown 1.5% since 2010 (44,781 → 45,453).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.