Palo Verde, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Palo Verde, California had a total population of 75, the 1482nd largest community in California. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Palo Verde Quick Facts
How Palo Verde Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73 | 75 | +2.7% |
How Palo Verde Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Palo Verde Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Imperial County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro | 44,240 | $53,082 | 21.6% | $323,100 |
| Calexico | 38,585 | $49,783 | 19.7% | $313,600 |
| Brawley | 27,283 | $59,311 | 21.3% | $290,700 |
| Imperial | 21,430 | $90,195 | 12.5% | $360,900 |
| Heber | 7,312 | $72,028 | 10.6% | $335,600 |
| Calipatria | 6,548 | $53,299 | 25.6% | $197,200 |
| Salton City | 5,988 | $47,827 | 14.4% | $200,600 |
| Holtville | 5,617 | $65,039 | 18.7% | $310,100 |
| Westmorland | 1,844 | $28,839 | 48.6% | $310,200 |
| Seeley | 1,182 | $62,841 | 19.5% | $198,200 |
Cities Similar to Palo Verde
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Park Tract | 74 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 35.1% |
| Woody | 74 | $93,750 | $284,100 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| Furnace Creek | 73 | $47,917 | $9,999 | 23.3% | 38.4% |
| Greenview | 73 | $70,365 | $270,700 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Mount Hebron | 73 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 4.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 75, Palo Verde's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Palo Verde is a small community located in California, within Imperial County. The total population is 75. It ranks as the 1482nd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Palo Verde is 64.6 years. This is 70% higher than the state median of 37.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Palo Verde. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Palo Verde, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Palo Verde was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Palo Verde is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (68.0% vs 33.8%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Palo Verde, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Palo Verde, California?
Palo Verde, California has a population of 75 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Palo Verde, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Palo Verde — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Palo Verde, CA?
The ACS sample for Palo Verde recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Palo Verde, California?
Palo Verde's population is 68.0% White, 0.0% Black, 32.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Palo Verde, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Palo Verde — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Palo Verde, California?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Palo Verde hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.