Indio, California Income Statistics
Indio Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Indio Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Indio | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,278 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $49,959 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 9.4% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 10.2% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Indio is about 24% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Indio (5.9%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Indio earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Indio, California grew by 47.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $75,278 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.9% per year.
Indio started 0.1% above the U.S. median household income in 2009 but had slipped below it by 2010, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its income was 6.4% lower.
Income Distribution in Indio
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 10,888 households (37.1% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 19.9% of households in Indio had an income under $35,000 and 18.5% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Indio has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (18.6% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (10.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 637 | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 539 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,199 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,475 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,328 | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,453 | 18.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,829 | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,449 | 18.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,435 | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 3,004 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 29,348 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 6,564 residents (9.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 11.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 16.6% of Indio residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 27.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 16.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Indio has a larger share of residents with no personal income (16.6% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (9.4% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 11,658 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 6,030 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,340 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9,159 | 13.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,951 | 11.3% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10,087 | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,369 | 13.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,960 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,564 | 9.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 70,117 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 16.6% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Indio
| Metric | Indio | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.551 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $57,364 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $45,524 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 20.6% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Indio, it is 0.551, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 26% more than women's income in Indio, California. Over a 35-year career, a 26% wage gap accumulates to roughly $414,400 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Indio, California has widened from about 6% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 25% in 2021, and was narrowest at 3% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,688 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Indio widened by 14.5 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Indio | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 4.8% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 2,003 people are unemployed in Indio, California.
The average commute time in Indio is 20 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Indio, California has fallen from 13.0% to 4.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 16.2% in 2013.
Indio started 4.3 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2023, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 0.4 points lower.
Indio, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Indio, CA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indio, CA | 86,533 | $75,278 #2/3 | 5.9%/yr #2/3 | 4.9% #1/3 | 0.551 #3/3 |
| La Quinta, CA | 35,812 | $98,226 | 4.6%/yr | 6.9% | 0.535 |
| Coachella, CA | 43,046 | $66,516 | 8.7%/yr | 9.7% | 0.511 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Indio, California has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Indio, California.
How Wealthy Is Indio, California?
Indio has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $75,278, about 24% lower than the California average of $99,161.
How fast is household income rising in Indio, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Indio, California rose 47%, from $51,162 to $75,278. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +47% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Indio in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Indio, California was $75,376, up 12% from $67,515 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Indio in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Indio, California was $51,953. By 2024 it had risen 45% to $75,278.
Is it hard to find a job in Indio, California?
Unemployment in Indio, California is only 4.9%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Indio, California?
The Gini coefficient in Indio is 0.551. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Indio, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Indio, California has widened from about 6% to 21% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 25% in 2021, and was narrowest at 3% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,688 since 2009.
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