Twentynine Palms, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
28,738
Population
489/sq mi density
$56,000
Median Income
$29,241 per capita
$238,400
Home Value
$247,171 Zillow
$1,271
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
418
Violent Crime/100K
794 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$238,400 home value, $1,271/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
28,738
Census 2023
Population Density
489
per square mile
Land Area
59.1
square miles (153.2 km²)
Median Age
24.6 yrs
37% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 25.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
56.8%
Black
9.9%
Hispanic
25.8%
Asian
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.9%
Spanish
17.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.5%
Veterans
16.5%
175% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.3%
33% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.4%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.6%
47% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.439
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 28,738 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 489 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 59.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 24.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.1% |
| Female | 43.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.8% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
Language
| English Only | 79.9% |
| Spanish | 17.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 16.5% |
| Disability | 17.3% |
| Health Insurance | 95.4% |
| Uninsured | 4.6% |
| Broadband Access | 95.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.439 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |