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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexDesert Hot SpringsCaliforniaNational
Income per capita$20,751$31,458$29,829
Median household income$37,818$63,783$55,322
Median income owner occupied$54,601$86,568$70,586
Median income renter occupied$28,194$43,419$35,192
Median earnings male$30,257$36,599$36,919
Median earnings female$26,123$27,020$26,250
Unemployment rate4.5%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level24.0%15.8%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Desert Hot Springs is 30% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Desert Hot Springs is 32% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Desert Hot Springs is 4% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Desert Hot Springs is 59% higher than the national average

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      $25,209 $37,818 $75,636
      City
      $42,517 $63,783 $127,566
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Desert Hot Springs median earnings by income bracket

      Desert Hot Springs employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry20.3%20.3%
      Manufacturing sector4.1%4.1%
      Financial & insurance services1.0%1.0%
      Wholesale & retail services12.7%12.7%
      Public administration2.4%2.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.0%5.0%
      Education, health & social services9.4%9.4%
      Other41.9%41.9%

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      Rancho Mirage, CA18,537$84,89153.4%
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      Palm Springs, CA48,390$57,9164.7%
      Garnet, CA5,567$52,9424.3%
      Desert Hot Springs, CA29,280$37,81831.6%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Carlsbad, NM29,278$69,78626.1%
      Jamestown, NY29,290$34,76737.2%
      Fortuna Foothills, AZ29,297$49,12911.2%
      Eagle Pass, TX29,307$46,00516.8%
      Central, LA29,235$90,18363.0%
      Desert Hot Springs, CA29,280$37,81831.6%
      Source: The Desert Hot Springs, CA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).