Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Population

28,298

0.733% growth

Poverty Rate

36.8%


Median Age

34.3


Median Household Income

$34,251

0.564% growth

Number of Employees

9,942

0.441% decline

Median Property Value

$154,600

7.89% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Desert Hot Springs, CA had a population of 28.3k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $34,251. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Desert Hot Springs, CA grew from 28,092 to 28,298, a 0.733% increase and its median household income grew from $34,059 to $34,251, a 0.564% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Desert Hot Springs, CA are White (Hispanic) (38.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (31.8%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (13.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.78%), and Two or More Races (Hispanic) (2.44%). N/A% of the people in Desert Hot Springs, CA speak a non-English language, and 83.5% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $154,600, and the homeownership rate is 43.7%. Most people in Desert Hot Springs, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Desert Hot Springs, CA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

The economy of Desert Hot Springs, CA employs 9.94k people. The largest industries in Desert Hot Springs, CA are Retail Trade (1,607 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,387 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,363 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,375), Finance & Insurance ($42,798), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,321).

Median household income in Desert Hot Springs, CA is $34,251. Males in Desert Hot Springs, CA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,252. The income inequality in Desert Hot Springs, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$34,251

2017 value

± $3,100

0.564%

1 Year Growth

± 11.2%

Households in Desert Hot Springs, CA have a median annual income of $34,251, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $34,059 in 2016, which represents a 0.564% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$72,235

Average Male Salary

± $699

$57,252

Average Female Salary

± $582

In 2017, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,946 ± $1,081

  2. White

    $59,925 ± $556

  3. Two or More Races

    $49,289 ± $1,826

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Desert Hot Springs, CA is from California.

0.5

2017 Wage GINI

0.5

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in California was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 445.17

  2. Census Tract 445.18

  3. Census Tract 445.07

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Desert Hot Springs, CA was Census Tract 445.17 with a value of $66,518, followed by Census Tract 445.18 and Census Tract 445.07, with respective values of $42,813 and $34,750.

The following map shows all of the places in Desert Hot Springs, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

36.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Desert Hot Springs, CA (10.4k out of 28.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    7,040 ± 692

  2. Hispanic

    6,590 ± 683

  3. Other

    1,453 ± 329

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Desert Hot Springs, 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.94k

2017 Value

± 766

-0.441%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Desert Hot Springs, CA declined at a rate of -0.441%, from 9.99k employees to 9.94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Desert Hot Springs, CA, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1,404 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,059 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,027 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Desert Hot Springs, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Desert Hot Springs, CA, by number of employees, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1,404 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,059 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,027 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Desert Hot Springs, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3.6 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (2.58 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.8 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Desert Hot Springs, CA, by median earnings, are Health Technologists & Technicians ($75,821), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($75,188), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,625).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.94k

2017 Value

± 766

-0.441%

1 Year decline

± 10.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Desert Hot Springs, CA declined at a rate of -0.441%, from 9.99k employees to 9.94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Desert Hot Springs, CA, are Retail Trade (1,607 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,387 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,363 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Desert Hot Springs, CA, though some of these residents may live in Desert Hot Springs, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Desert Hot Springs, CA, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,607 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,387 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,363 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Desert Hot Springs, CA has an unusually high number of Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (2.07 times higher than expected), Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.92 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.8 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Desert Hot Springs, CA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($62,375), Finance & Insurance ($42,798), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,321).

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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

  1. Electronics

    $232B

  2. Mixed freight

    $172B

  3. Gasoline

    $136B

In 2015, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $232B, followed by Mixed freight ($172B) and Gasoline ($136B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.7T

2020 Value

$2.48T

Projected 2045 Value

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound California trade was $1.7T. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $2.48T by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Texas

    $71.8B

  2. Arizona

    $46.9B

  3. Washington

    $34B

In 2015, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $71.8B, followed by Arizona with $46.9B and Washington and $34B.

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

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Health

82.3% of the population of Desert Hot Springs, CA has health coverage, with 17.5% on employee plans, 46% on Medicaid, 8.33% on Medicare, 9.23% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Desert Hot Springs, CA was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in Desert Hot Springs, CA see 2380 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.41% decrease from the previous year (2414 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2003 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 576 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.6%). Additionally, Tulare County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (33.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,380 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Riverside County, CA see an average of 2,380 patients per year. This represents a 1.41% decrease from the previous year (2,414 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

17.7%

Uninsured

17.5%

Employer Coverage

46%

Medicaid

8.33%

Medicare

9.23%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Desert Hot Springs, CA declined by 9.33% from 19.5% to 17.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Desert Hot Springs, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Tehama County

    10.6% prevalence

  2. San Joaquin County

    10.5% prevalence

  3. Alpine County

    10.3% prevalence

Tehama County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in California, at 10.6%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in California by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Desert Hot Springs, CA is home to a population of 28.3k people, from which 83.5% are citizens. As of 2017, 23.7% of Desert Hot Springs, CA residents were born outside of the country (6.72k people).

In 2017, there were 1.22 times more White (Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Desert Hot Springs, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.84k Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

27

Median Native-Born Age

± 2

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2017, the median age of all people in Desert Hot Springs, CA was 34.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 27, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Desert Hot Springs, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Desert Hot Springs, CA residents was 33.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

23.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

6.72k people

24.2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

6.81k people

As of 2017, 23.7% of Desert Hot Springs, CA residents (6.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Desert Hot Springs, CA was 24.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    4,212,695 ± 47,591 people

  2. Philippines

    836,199 ± 22,209 people

  3. China

    612,429 ± 19,062 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,212,695 California residents, followed by Philippines with 836,199 and China with 612,429.

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Citizenship

83.5%

2017 Citizenship

83.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 83.5% of Desert Hot Springs, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Desert Hot Springs, CA was 83.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Desert Hot Springs, CA

  1. White (Hispanic)

    11k ± 1.15k

  2. White (Non-Hispanic)

    9k ± 881

  3. Some Other Race (Hispanic)

    3.84k ± 876

In 2017, there were 1.22 times more White (Hispanic) residents (11k people) in Desert Hot Springs, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.84k Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Desert Hot Springs, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    332 ± 112

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    176 ± 124

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    135 ± 88

Desert Hot Springs, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Desert Hot Springs, CA was $154,600 in 2017, which is 0.673 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $143,300 to $154,600, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Desert Hot Springs, CA is 43.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Desert Hot Springs, CA have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Desert Hot Springs, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$154,600

2017 Median

± $7,818

$143,300

2016 Median

± $8,656

In 2017, the median property value in Desert Hot Springs, CA grew to to $154,600 from the previous year's value of $143,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Desert Hot Springs, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Desert Hot Springs, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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

$34,251

Median Household Income

± $3,100

9.36k

Number of Households

± 696

In 2017, the median household income of the 9.36k households in Desert Hot Springs, CA grew to $34,251 from the previous year's value of $34,059.

The following chart displays the households in Desert Hot Springs, 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 < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Desert Hot Springs, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Desert Hot Springs, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

43.7%

2017 Homeownership

45.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 43.7% of the housing units in Desert Hot Springs, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Desert Hot Springs, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Desert Hot Springs, CA have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Desert Hot Springs, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    77.9%

  2. Carpooled

    10.9%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.24%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Desert Hot Springs, CA was Drove Alone (77.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.9%) and those who Worked At Home (4.24%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Desert Hot Springs, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Desert Hot Springs, CA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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