Desert Center, CA
Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
167
Population
5/sq mi density
$72,857
Median Income
$25,685 per capita
$221,200
Home Value
$258,145 Zillow
$1,192
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$72,857 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,200 home value, $1,192/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
167
Census 2023
Population Density
5
per square mile
Land Area
30.4
square miles (78.8 km²)
Median Age
49.2 yrs
26% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
58.1%
Male
41.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 37.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
55.7%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
37.1%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83%
Spanish
11.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.8%
Veterans
7.9%
32% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.4%
11% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.0%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.0%
65% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 167 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 30.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 58.1% |
| Female | 41.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 83.0% |
| Spanish | 11.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% |
| Disability | 14.4% |
| Health Insurance | 97.0% |
| Uninsured | 3.0% |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |