Desert Hot Springs, CA
Full City Profile · California · Riverside County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
32,786
Population
1,088/sq mi density
$50,349
Median Income
$23,980 per capita
$309,300
Home Value
$376,731 Zillow
$1,339
Median Rent
39.9% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
492
Violent Crime/100K
1,206 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,349 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$309,300 home value, $1,339/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
32,786
Census 2023
Population Density
1,088
per square mile
Land Area
30.6
square miles (79.3 km²)
Median Age
34.4 yrs
12% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 63.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
35.6%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
63.1%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 50.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 47.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
50.3%
Spanish
47.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.8%
Veterans
4.8%
20% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.9%
1% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.1%
29% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.448
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 32,786 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,088 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 30.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 50.3% |
| Spanish | 47.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.8% |
| Veterans | 4.8% |
| Disability | 12.9% |
| Health Insurance | 88.9% |
| Uninsured | 11.1% |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.448 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |