Rancho Mirage, CA

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2024 Population

17,563

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

66.1

1.69% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.7%

6.55% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$107,364

2.35% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$807,200

7.94% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,670

2.59% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Rancho Mirage, 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.

93.8% of the residents in Rancho Mirage, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rancho Mirage, CA are California Nurses Educational Institute (155 degrees awarded in 2024) and San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage (120 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Rancho Mirage, CA was $807,200, and the homeownership rate was 82%.

Most people in Rancho Mirage, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Rancho Mirage, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rancho Mirage, CA is home to a population of 17.6k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 16% of Rancho Mirage, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.81k people).

In 2024, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.6k people) in Rancho Mirage, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11k Other (Hispanic) and 849 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2024 Citizenship

93.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.8% of Rancho Mirage, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rancho Mirage, CA was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rancho Mirage, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rancho Mirage, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.6k ± 511
Other (Hispanic)
1.11k ± 364
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
849 ± 336

14.1%

Hispanic Population

2.48k people

14.1% of the people in Rancho Mirage, CA are hispanic (2.48k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rancho Mirage, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

16%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.81k people

16.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.89k people

As of 2024, 16% of Rancho Mirage, CA residents (2.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rancho Mirage, CA was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rancho Mirage, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
572 ± 136
Korea
100 ± 56
Gulf War (1990s)
97 ± 72

Rancho Mirage, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.72 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rancho Mirage, CA.

Health

95.9% of the population of Rancho Mirage, CA has health coverage, with 25.1% on employee plans, 9.67% on Medicaid, 39.4% on Medicare, 20.6% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8.73% under 18 years, 6.09% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 51.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.13%

Uninsured

25.1%

Employer Coverage

9.67%

Medicaid

39.4%

Medicare

20.6%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rancho Mirage, CA grew by 2.78% from 4.02% to 4.13%.

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

Economy

The economy of Rancho Mirage, CA employs 5.67k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rancho Mirage, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,137 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (612 people), and Retail Trade (467 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($215,556), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($215,556), and Manufacturing ($180,313).

Employment

Occupations

5.67k

2024 Value

± 546

−2.59%

1 Year decline

± 13.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rancho Mirage, CA declined at a rate of −2.59%, from 5.82k employees to 5.67k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rancho Mirage, CA, are Management Occupations (977 people), Sales & Related Occupations (685 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (502 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rancho Mirage, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.67k

2024 Value

± 546

−2.59%

1 Year decline

± 13.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rancho Mirage, CA declined at a rate of −2.59%, from 5.82k employees to 5.67k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rancho Mirage, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,137 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (612 people), and Retail Trade (467 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rancho Mirage, CA, though some of these residents may live in Rancho Mirage, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$88,924

Median earning men ± $13,685

$40,978

Median earning women ± $11,556

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($250,001), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($141,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($128,036).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($132,740), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,705), and Manufacturing ($69,028).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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 51 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 Rancho Mirage, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Rancho Mirage, CA awarded 275 degrees. The student population of Rancho Mirage, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 200 male students and 342 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rancho Mirage, CA are Hispanic or Latino (214 and 77.8%), White (28 and 10.2%), Asian (16 and 5.82%), and Black or African American (7 and 2.55%).

The largest universities in Rancho Mirage, CA by number of degrees awarded are California Nurses Educational Institute (155 and 56.4%) and San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage (120 and 43.6%).

The most popular majors in Rancho Mirage, CA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (112 and 40.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (45 and 16.4%), and Electrician (29 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 542 students enrolled in Rancho Mirage, CA, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 395 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
29 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
26 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Rancho Mirage, CA was Electrician with 29 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

California Nurses Educational Institute
155 degrees awarded
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
120 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was California Nurses Educational Institute with 155 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 93 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rancho Mirage, CA, which is 0.511 times less than the 182 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 214 degrees mean that there were 7.64 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 28 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rancho Mirage, CA was $807,200 in 2024, which is 2.43 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $747,800 to $807,200, a 7.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Rancho Mirage, CA is 82%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rancho Mirage, CA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rancho Mirage, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$807,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$34,375

$7,383

Median Property Taxes

±$575

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 Rancho Mirage, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rancho Mirage, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82%

Homeownership

2024

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 82% of the housing units in Rancho Mirage, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rancho Mirage, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$107,364

Median Household Income

± $8,992

Number of Households

± 663

In 2024, the median household income of the 9k households in Rancho Mirage, CA declined from $107,364 from the previous year's value of $109,943.

The following chart displays the households in Rancho Mirage, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rancho Mirage, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (61.1%)
Worked At Home (30.5%)
Carpooled (4.74%)

In 2024, 61.1% of workers in Rancho Mirage, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (30.5%) and those who carpooled to work (4.74%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rancho Mirage, CA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 7.01% of the workforce in Rancho Mirage, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rancho Mirage, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rancho Mirage, CA (2.01k out of 17.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rancho Mirage, 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.