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Calimesa, California
Calimesa, city, in Riverside County, California. Calimesa had 11,111 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,026 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,902 (±29). GEOID 0609864.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,111
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,026 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,902 ±29
Median household income
$87,181
±$12,802 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$446,300
±$36,707 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,783
±$156 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Calimesa and what county is it in?
Calimesa is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 14.9 square miles of land, 673 residents per square mile in 2020.
Calimesa is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Calimesa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,111 people lived in Calimesa on July 1, 2025, up 10.9% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 10,026 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,902 (±29).
| Measure | Calimesa | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,902 ±29 | 2,478,600 | +2,088 |
| Households | 3,965 ±257 | 775,335 | +730 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.18 | 3.15 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,204 ±308 | 869,414 | +649 |
Calimesa's population since 2000
From 7,139 in 2000 to 11,111 in 2025: up 55.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Calimesa as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Calimesa?
The median resident of Calimesa is 40.0 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.1%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Calimesa | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±3.4 | 37.0 | −8.0 |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±3.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±3.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±3.4 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.1% ±5.4 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.7% ±6.3 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.7% ±4.8 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.9% ±3.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±2.8 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.6% ±6.1 pts | 25.6% | +10.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6% ±3.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0% ±3.1 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Calimesa earn?
Half of Calimesa's 3,965 households earn less than $87,181 a year (±$12,802), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,030 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,151 after inflation. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Calimesa | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,181 ±$12,802 | $93,074 | +$17,151 |
| Mean household income | $114,540 ±$12,837 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,639 ±$4,917 | $38,317 | +$7,820 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±2.6 pts | 10.6% | −4.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.7% ±6.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6% ±2.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±2.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±3.1 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Calimesa?
Owners occupy 89.3% of Calimesa's occupied homes and renters 10.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $446,300 by its owner (±$36,707). The median renter pays $1,783 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Calimesa | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $446,300 ±$36,707 | $557,300 | +$178,624 |
| Median gross rent | $1,783 ±$156 | $1,901 | +$386 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.7% ±17.7 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,594 ±$229 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.3% ±5.3 pts | 69.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.7% ±5.3 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,204 ±308 | 869,414 | +649 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±2.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.8% ±19.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7% ±5.8 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.6% ±5.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.4% ±3.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.4% ±5.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Calimesa building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Calimesa in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Calimesa work and get to work?
79.6% of Calimesa's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.8 minutes.
| Measure | Calimesa | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3% ±5.1 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6% ±5.3 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±2.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1% ±4.6 pts | 12.3% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.8 min ±5.0 | 33.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Calimesa?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Calimesa, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $68,638 (Tract 438.24) to $99,730 (Tract 438.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 438.02Riverside County | 7,412 | $99,730 |
| Tract 438.23Riverside County | 14,738 | $145,359 |
| Tract 438.24Riverside County | 5,107 | $68,638 |
| Tract 438.10Riverside County | 5,143 | $89,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Calimesa) · Census block assignment files
How does Calimesa compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Calimesa is the 2,985th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 365th-most populous of 483 in California.
Calimesa ranks 599th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 365th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 17th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 817th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 599th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 530th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 704th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 545th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 747th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 514th | 988 |
| Median age | 527th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 104th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 606th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 152nd | 1,069 |
Calimesa's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Calimesa with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Calimesa?
16 of the 57 figures for Calimesa on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Calimesa are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Calimesa.