The Desert

Overview for The Desert, CA

21,663 people live in The Desert, where the median age is 40.1 and the average individual income is $30,600. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,663

Total Population

40.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$30,600

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for The Desert, CA

Population Households Employment

The Desert has 8,567 households, with an average household size of 2.51. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Desert do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,663 people call The Desert home. The population density is 543.87 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,663

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.1

Median Age

47.46 / 52.54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

8,567

Total Households

2.51

Average Household Size

$30,600

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in The Desert, CA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby The Desert. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

Around The Desert, CA

There's plenty to do around The Desert, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

59

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

56

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sugar And Magic Cake Company, Fine Art Cookies, and The Hoodoo.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sugar And Magic Cake Company page on Yelp	Dining	1.13 miles	37 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fine Art Cookies page on Yelp	Dining	0.87 miles	59 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the The Hoodoo page on Yelp Search 55866 29 Palms Hwy on Google Maps	Shopping	1.4 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Knob Hill Ranch page on Yelp Search 57840 Cortez Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.57 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Desert Chrome page on Yelp Search 56300 Twentynine Palms Hwy on Google Maps	Active	0.8 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yucca Shala page on Yelp Search 56039 Santa Fe Trl on Google Maps	Active	1.19 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vertical Adventures page on Yelp Search 60175 La Mirada Trl on Google Maps	Active	4.03 miles	32 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Desert Roots Massage page on Yelp	Beauty	0.87 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fringe19 page on Yelp Search 7301 Apache Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	1.12 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nicole’s Mobile Massage page on Yelp	Beauty	0.87 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mojave Glow page on Yelp Search 57402 29 Palms Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	0.58 miles	35 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Pointed Pearl Skincare page on Yelp Search 55898 29 Palms Hwy on Google Maps	Beauty	1.36 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fatty's Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 56020 Santa Fe Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	1.23 miles	43 reviews	4.9/5 stars