Palm Desert, CA Profile
Palm Desert, CA, population 47,058, is located
in California's Riverside county,
about 51.4 miles from Moreno Valley and 58.6 miles from Escondido.
Through the 90's Palm Desert's population has grown by about 77%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Palm Desert has grown by about 14%.
Palm Desert's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Palm Desert tend to be lower than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 87% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 9% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 48.00 |
| Males | 45.60 |
| Females | 50.00 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 10.00% | | Under 20: | 9.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 11.00% | | 20 to 40: | 10.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 16.00% | | Over 60: | 19.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 41,155 | N/A |
| 2001 | 42,844 | 4.10% |
| 2002 | 44,484 | 3.83% |
| 2003 | 45,970 | 3.34% |
| 2004 | 46,610 | 1.39% |
| 2005 | 47,058 | 0.96% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $48,316 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 420 |
| 2002 | 354 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 358 |
| 2005 | 309 |
| 2006 | 356 |
| 2007 | 192 |
| 2008 | 124 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
1 |
0 |
- |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
| Forcible Rape |
6 |
9 |
- |
11 |
6 |
18 |
16 |
9 |
| Robbery |
47 |
37 |
- |
41 |
38 |
66 |
48 |
42 |
| Aggravated Assault |
122 |
105 |
- |
112 |
99 |
82 |
26 |
10 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,112 |
| 2002 | 4,786 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 6,440 |
| 2005 | 5,673 |
| 2006 | 5,802 |
| 2007 | 6,083 |
| 2008 | 5,086 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
538 |
536 |
- |
861 |
714 |
730 |
847 |
778 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,399 |
1,325 |
- |
1,871 |
1,691 |
1792 |
1837 |
1695 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
206 |
181 |
- |
240 |
257 |
233 |
230 |
149 |
| Arson |
1 |
5 |
- |
4 |
4 |
4
|
11
|
5
|
Location
| Elevation | 243 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 19.1 Square Miles |
