Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

155,649

2.48% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

48.8

1.21% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16%

1.85% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,830

4.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$341,600

5.96% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,260

3.02% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA had a population of 156k people with a median age of 48.8 and a median household income of $59,830. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA declined from 159,609 to 155,649, a −2.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,209 to $59,830, a 4.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.6%), White (Hispanic) (15.7%), Other (Hispanic) (12.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.46%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%).

32.1% of the households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.6% of the residents in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Riverside County--Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are Milan Institute-Palm Desert (88 degrees awarded in 2021), Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta (65 degrees), and Coachella Valley Beauty College (41 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was $341,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%.

Most people in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA borders Indio, Coachella, Blythe & La Quinta (East) Cities PUMA, CA, Cathedral City, Palm Springs & Rancho Mirage Cities PUMA, CA, Temecula City PUMA, CA, Twentynine Palms & Barstow Cities PUMA, CA, and Fallbrook, Alpine & Valley Center PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA is home to a population of 156k people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.6% of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (28.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.4k people) in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k White (Hispanic) and 19.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are Spanish (40,138 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (971 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (831 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

79,189

Women

50.9%

76,460

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 155,649 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

91.6%

2021 Citizenship

91%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.6% of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.4k ± 2.39k
White (Hispanic)
24.5k ± 2.6k
Other (Hispanic)
19.1k ± 2.37k

38.1%

Hispanic Population

59.3k people

38.1% of the people in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are hispanic (59.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
15,273 ± 2,881 people
Canada
2,744 ± 1,275 people
Guatemala
1,420 ± 921 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 15,273 Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA residents, followed by Canada with 2,744 and Guatemala with 1,420.

Foreign-Born Population

18.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

28.9k people

18.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

29.6k people

As of 2021, 18.6% of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA residents (28.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was 18.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
40,138 households (27.1%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
971 households (0.656%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
831 households (0.561%)

32.1% of the households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was Spanish. 27.1% of the households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,978 ± 455
Korea
1,297 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
884 ± 368

Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA employs 54.3k people. The largest industries in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,187 people), Construction (4,019 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,929 people), and the highest paying industries are Travel arrangements & reservation services ($157,848), Electronics stores ($150,909), and Legal services ($142,459).

Males in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,180. The income inequality in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.485, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,201

Women

48.6%

28,747

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA in 2020 was 55,948 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

54.3k

2021 Value

−3.02%

1 Year decline

± −3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −3.02%, from 55.9k employees to 54.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA, are Waiters & waitresses (2,075 people), Retail salespersons (1,700 people), and Other managers (1,614 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.3k

2021 Value

−3.02%

1 Year decline

± −3.02%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA declined at a rate of −3.02%, from 55.9k employees to 54.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,187 people), Construction (4,019 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,929 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,668

Median earning men ± $1,762

$32,663

Median earning women ± $2,059

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($93,771), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,198), and Wholesale Trade ($56,711).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,662), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,244), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,765).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $405B, followed by Mixed freight ($159B) and Pharmaceuticals ($155B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.21T

2020 Value in California

$4.61T

Projected 2050 Value in California

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $2.21T. This is expected to increase 109% to $4.61T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$84.4B
Arizona
$44.8B
Ohio
$40.6B

In 2020, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $84.4B, followed by Arizona with $44.8B and Ohio and $40.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA awarded 196 degrees. The student population of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 64 male students and 423 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (165 and 84.6%), followed by White (13 and 6.67%), Black or African American (6 and 3.08%), and Asian (4 and 2.05%).

The largest universities in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Milan Institute-Palm Desert (88 and 44.9%), Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta (65 and 33.2%), and Coachella Valley Beauty College (41 and 20.9%).

The most popular majors in Riverside County--Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (60 and 30.6%), Medical Assistant (40 and 20.4%), and General Cosmetology (30 and 15.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 487 students enrolled in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA, 13.1% men and 86.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 389 records, of which 85.9% were women and 14.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
30 degrees awarded
Barbering
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Riverside County--Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Riverside County--Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Milan Institute-Palm Desert
88 degrees awarded
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta
65 degrees awarded
Coachella Valley Beauty College
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Milan Institute-Palm Desert with 88 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 20 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA, which is 0.114 times less than the 176 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 165 degrees mean that there were 12.7 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($7,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($62) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.84% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.9k), Some college (32.4k), and Bachelors Degree (22.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was $341,600 in 2021, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $322,400 to $341,600, a 5.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA is 65.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA is $59,830. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$341,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,982

$42,753

Median Property Taxes

±$1,619

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.5% of the housing units in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,830

Median Household Income

± $2,941

65.2k

Number of Households

± 2,108

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.2k households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA grew to $59,830 from the previous year's value of $57,209.

The following chart displays the households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.485

2021 Wage GINI in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was 0.485 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (10%)

In 2021, 73.5% of workers in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (10%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.46% of the workforce in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA (24.8k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92% of the population of Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 29.4% on employee plans, 25.2% on Medicaid, 21.4% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1132 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in California

Primary care physicians in California see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 1.12% decrease from the previous year (1,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in California in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 29% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.98%

Uninsured

29.4%

Employer Coverage

25.2%

Medicaid

21.4%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA declined by 4.11% from 8.32% to 7.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Palm Desert, La Quinta (West) & Desert Hot Springs Cities PUMA, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.