La Quinta, CA

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Population

40,305

1.27% growth

Poverty Rate

11.2%


Median Age

46.4


Median Household Income

$76,131

6.72% growth

Number of Employees

16,838

3.54% growth

Median Property Value

$376,100

4.21% growth

About

COVID-19

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, La Quinta, CA had a population of 40.3k people with a median age of 46.4 and a median household income of $76,131. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of La Quinta, CA grew from 39,801 to 40,305, a 1.27% increase and its median household income grew from $71,338 to $76,131, a 6.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Quinta, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.1%), White (Hispanic) (21.3%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (11.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.35%), and Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%). N/A% of the people in La Quinta, CA speak a non-English language, and 93% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in La Quinta, CA are Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta (48 degrees awarded in 2017) and Coachella Valley Beauty College (28 degrees).

The median property value in La Quinta, CA is $376,100, and the homeownership rate is 71%. Most people in La Quinta, CA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in La Quinta, CA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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 La Quinta, CA employs 16.8k people. The largest industries in La Quinta, CA are Retail Trade (2,560 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,909 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,629 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($93,151), Utilities ($89,271), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,766).

Median household income in La Quinta, CA is $76,131. Males in La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$76,131

2017 value

± $6,414

6.72%

1 Year Growth

± 9.01%

Households in La Quinta, CA have a median annual income of $76,131, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $71,338 in 2016, which represents a 6.72% 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 La Quinta, 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 456.08

  2. Census Tract 451.25

  3. Census Tract 451.22

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in La Quinta, CA was Census Tract 456.08 with a value of $141,750, followed by Census Tract 451.25 and Census Tract 451.22, with respective values of $102,422 and $96,048.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Quinta, CA (4.51k out of 40.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

    3,326 ± 482

  2. Hispanic

    2,372 ± 463

  3. Other

    621 ± 265

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Quinta, 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

16.8k

2017 Value

± 979

3.54%

1 Year growth

± 7.94%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in La Quinta, CA grew at a rate of 3.54%, from 16.3k employees to 16.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Quinta, CA, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,782 people), Management Occupations (2,237 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,935 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Quinta, CA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of La Quinta, CA, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,782 people), Management Occupations (2,237 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,935 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, La Quinta, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (2.34 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.91 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.56 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of La Quinta, CA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($124,159), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($102,543), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($95,236).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.8k

2017 Value

± 979

3.54%

1 Year growth

± 7.94%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in La Quinta, CA grew at a rate of 3.54%, from 16.3k employees to 16.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Quinta, CA, are Retail Trade (2,560 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,909 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,629 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Quinta, CA, though some of these residents may live in La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, CA, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (2,560 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,909 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,629 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, La Quinta, CA has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.83 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.04 times), and Utilities (1.86 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in La Quinta, CA, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($93,151), Utilities ($89,271), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,766).

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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

89.9% of the population of La Quinta, CA has health coverage, with 39% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 0.891% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in La Quinta, 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

10.1%

Uninsured

39%

Employer Coverage

15.3%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

0.891%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Quinta, CA declined by 13% from 11.7% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in La Quinta, 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

La Quinta, CA is home to a population of 40.3k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2017, 15.3% of La Quinta, CA residents were born outside of the country (6.17k people).

In 2017, there were 2.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.4k people) in La Quinta, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.58k White (Hispanic) and 4.52k Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

45

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.8

51

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2017, the median age of all people in La Quinta, CA was 46.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in La Quinta, CA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all La Quinta, CA residents was 46.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

6.17k people

15%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

5.99k people

As of 2017, 15.3% of La Quinta, CA residents (6.17k 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 La Quinta, CA was 15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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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

93%

2017 Citizenship

93.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 93% of La Quinta, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in La Quinta, CA was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Quinta, CA

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    23.4k ± 976

  2. White (Hispanic)

    8.58k ± 904

  3. Some Other Race (Hispanic)

    4.52k ± 938

In 2017, there were 2.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.4k people) in La Quinta, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.58k White (Hispanic) and 4.52k Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in La Quinta, CA as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,115 ± 207

  2. Korea

    361 ± 109

  3. World War II

    146 ± 79

La Quinta, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in La Quinta, CA awarded 76 degrees. The student population of La Quinta, CA is skewed towards women, with 36 male students and 138 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in La Quinta, CA are Hispanic or Latino (66 and 89.2%), followed by White (5 and 6.76%), Asian (2 and 2.7%), and Unknown (1 and 1.35%).

The largest universities in La Quinta, CA by number of degrees awarded are Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta (48 and 63.2%) and Coachella Valley Beauty College (28 and 36.8%).

The most popular majors in La Quinta, CA are General Cosmetology (44 and 57.9%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (20 and 26.3%), and Barbering (12 and 15.8%).

The median tuition costs in La Quinta, CA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Cosmetology

    44 degrees awarded

  2. Barbering

    9 degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in La Quinta, CA was General Cosmetology with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in La Quinta, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta

    48 degrees awarded

  2. Coachella Valley Beauty College

    28 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the La Quinta, CA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta with 48 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

11

Degrees Awarded to Men

65

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Quinta, CA, which is 0.169 times less than the 65 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in La Quinta, CA by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Hispanic or Latino

    66 degrees awarded

  2. White

    5 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    2 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in La Quinta, CA were to Hispanic or Latino students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 13.2 times more Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in La Quinta, CA was $376,100 in 2017, which is 1.64 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $360,900 to $376,100, a 4.21% increase. The homeownership rate in La Quinta, CA is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in La Quinta, CA have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in La Quinta, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$376,100

2017 Median

± $13,869

$360,900

2016 Median

± $13,814

In 2017, the median property value in La Quinta, CA grew to to $376,100 from the previous year's value of $360,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k 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.

$76,131

Median Household Income

± $6,414

15.2k

Number of Households

± 820

In 2017, the median household income of the 15.2k households in La Quinta, CA grew to $76,131 from the previous year's value of $71,338.

The following chart displays the households in La Quinta, 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 $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in La Quinta, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In La Quinta, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

71%

2017 Homeownership

69.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 71% of the housing units in La Quinta, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

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

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Quinta, CA have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in La Quinta, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    75.9%

  2. Carpooled

    9.92%

  3. Worked At Home

    9.9%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in La Quinta, CA was Drove Alone (75.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.92%) and those who Worked At Home (9.9%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Quinta, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in La Quinta, CA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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