Thousand Palms CDP, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Thousand Palms CDP, California Demographics
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As of 2026, Thousand Palms CDP, California has a total population of 7,662, the 548th largest city in California, with a median household income of $80,280, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Thousand Palms CDP Quick Facts

Population 7,662

Median Household Income $80,280

Median Home Value $260,500

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 37.3 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

High School Graduation Rate 86.1%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 7,662 548th of 1,577

Median Income $80,280 average

Poverty Rate 10.4% 16% lower national

Median Home Value $260,500 bottom 20%

How Thousand Palms CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Thousand Palms CDP

$80,280

$96,334

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Thousand Palms CDP

$260,500

$695,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 13.1%

$50K-$100K 37.8%

$100K+ 32.4%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4% | National: 5.2%

58.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.7%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

27.0%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 69 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Thousand Palms CDP Rankings in California

#548 Population of 1,577

#790 Median Income of 1,577

#885 Education of 1,577

#1163 Home Value of 1,577

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Cities Similar to Thousand Palms CDP

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
California Polytechnic State University CDP	7,529	N/A	$518,800	73.9%	10.1%
Ojai city	7,576	$79,202	$947,000	46.2%	11.0%
Cherry Valley CDP	7,302	$78,125	$358,000	21.6%	13.9%
Mira Monte CDP	7,301	$77,900	$827,300	43.0%	17.5%
Escalon city	7,429	$86,875	$461,700	16.3%	9.5%

Population Overview

Thousand Palms CDP is a small city located in California. The total population is 7,662. It ranks as the 548th most populous out of 1,577 cities and towns in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Thousand Palms CDP is 37.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Thousand Palms CDP is $80,280. This is 17% lower than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $260,500. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Thousand Palms CDP is Hispanic or Latino, making up 63.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (63.9% vs 39.8%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Thousand Palms CDP, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,577 Census-designated places in California. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Thousand Palms CDP, California?

Thousand Palms CDP, California has a population of 7,662 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Thousand Palms CDP, CA?

The median household income in Thousand Palms CDP is $80,280, which is 2% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Thousand Palms CDP, CA?

The poverty rate in Thousand Palms CDP is 10.4%. This means approximately 799 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Thousand Palms CDP, California?

Thousand Palms CDP's population is 32.0% White, 0.2% Black, 63.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Thousand Palms CDP, CA?

The median home value in Thousand Palms CDP is $260,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Thousand Palms CDP, California?

22.0% of adults (25+) in Thousand Palms CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.