Palm Springs, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Palm Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,291 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 552.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.16% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 57.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,301 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Palm Springs grew by 1.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 48,981 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Palm Springs has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Palm Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,316 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.78% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Palm Springs is about 26% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Palm Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $395,986 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,476 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Palm Springs is about 22.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,476 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Palm Springs spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 146 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Palm Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 146 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,540 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,327 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,030 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Palm Springs is 18 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Palm Springs has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Palm Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.90 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Palm Springs has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Palm Springs | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm Springs, California.
What is the population of Palm Springs, California?
The population of Palm Springs, California is 52,291, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Palm Springs, California?
The population density of Palm Springs, California is 552.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Palm Springs, California?
The median household income in Palm Springs, California is $71,316, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Palm Springs, California?
The median home price in Palm Springs, California is $395,986, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Palm Springs, California?
The unemployment rate in Palm Springs, California is 7.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.