Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Idyllwild-Pine Cove is a small community located in California, within Riverside County. The total population is 3,957. It ranks as the 710th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is 48.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is $73,678. This is 26% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $532,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Idyllwild-Pine Cove is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (57.6% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 23.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.