Desert Hot Springs, CA Profile
Desert Hot Springs, CA, population 20,492, is located
in California's Riverside county,
about 41.9 miles from Moreno Valley and 46.3 miles from San Bernardino.
Through the 90's Desert Hot Springs's population has grown by about 42%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Desert Hot Springs has grown by about 24%.
Desert Hot Springs's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Desert Hot Springs tend to be much higher than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 68% |
| African American | 6% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 23% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 30.10 |
| Males | 28.90 |
| Females | 31.20 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 19.00% | | Under 20: | 17.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 14.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 10.00% | | 40 to 60: | 11.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 16,582 | N/A |
| 2001 | 16,939 | 2.15% |
| 2002 | 17,364 | 2.51% |
| 2003 | 18,028 | 3.82% |
| 2004 | 19,132 | 6.12% |
| 2005 | 20,492 | 7.11% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,987 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,557 |
| 2002 | 1,530 |
| 2003 | 1,441 |
| 2004 | 1,408 |
| 2005 | 1,320 |
| 2006 | 1,436 |
| 2007 | 1,155 |
| 2008 | 1,237 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
| Forcible Rape |
22 |
31 |
14 |
11 |
22 |
20 |
16 |
13 |
| Robbery |
43 |
55 |
65 |
52 |
47 |
74 |
61 |
74 |
| Aggravated Assault |
196 |
175 |
173 |
189 |
184 |
200 |
195 |
224 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 7,620 |
| 2002 | 7,667 |
| 2003 | 8,089 |
| 2004 | 8,476 |
| 2005 | 8,778 |
| 2006 | 8,599 |
| 2007 | 7,191 |
| 2008 | 6,164 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
537 |
488 |
625 |
574 |
752 |
743 |
637 |
613 |
| Larceny, Theft |
629 |
676 |
644 |
729 |
670 |
660 |
655 |
586 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
121 |
154 |
146 |
232 |
281 |
375 |
426 |
371 |
| Arson |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
0
|
4
|
Location
| Elevation | 1,100 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 10.2 Square Miles |
