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Coachella, California
Coachella, city, in Riverside County, California. Coachella had 45,411 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 41,941 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 43,307 (±44). GEOID 0614260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
45,411
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,941 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,307 ±44
Median household income
$68,596
±$4,684 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$367,600
±$9,577 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,144
±$76 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Coachella and what county is it in?
Coachella is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 29.9 square miles of land, 1,402 residents per square mile in 2020.
Coachella 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 Coachella, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 45,411 people lived in Coachella on July 1, 2025, up 8.3% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 41,941 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 43,307 (±44).
| Measure | Coachella | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,307 ±44 | 2,478,600 | −1,874 |
| Households | 12,473 ±681 | 775,335 | −2,978 |
| Average household size | 3.47 ±0.19 | 3.15 | +0.55 |
| Housing units | 12,683 ±681 | 869,414 | −3,416 |
Coachella's population since 2000
From 22,724 in 2000 to 45,411 in 2025: up 99.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Coachella 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 Coachella?
The median resident of Coachella is 33.4 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 97.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.2%. 39.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coachella | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±1.1 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±2.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.6% ±1.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±1.5 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 97.1% ±1.1 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.7% ±2.2 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 83.4% ±2.4 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.2% ±1.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.3% ±1.3 pts | 7.7% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 55.5% ±3.2 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.5% ±1.8 pts | 25.6% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.6% ±1.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 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 Coachella earn?
Half of Coachella's 12,473 households earn less than $68,596 a year (±$4,684), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,119 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,477 after inflation. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coachella | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,596 ±$4,684 | $93,074 | +$26,477 |
| Mean household income | $85,752 ±$5,918 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,991 ±$1,945 | $38,317 | +$4,525 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2% ±1.8 pts | 10.6% | −11.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1% ±3.4 pts | 13.2% | −15.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.0% ±3.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±1.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±2.5 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 Coachella?
Owners occupy 63.7% of Coachella's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $367,600 by its owner (±$9,577). The median renter pays $1,144 a month including utilities, and 45.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coachella | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $367,600 ±$9,577 | $557,300 | +$97,586 |
| Median gross rent | $1,144 ±$76 | $1,901 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.1% ±6.8 pts | 48.7% | −18.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,903 ±$103 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7% ±2.9 pts | 69.1% | −7.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.3% ±2.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 12,683 ±681 | 869,414 | −3,416 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2% ±2.9 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±2.2 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 Coachella building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Coachella in 2025 (33 in single-family houses), 0.7 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 Coachella work and get to work?
77.9% of Coachella's workers drive alone and 2.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.1%.
| Measure | Coachella | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±2.2 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.1% ±1.8 pts | 6.5% | −5.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±2.9 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.0% ±2.5 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min ±1.5 | 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 Coachella?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Coachella, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,792 (Tract 457.04) to $105,985 (Tract 452.26).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 457.03Riverside County | 7,495 | $65,438 |
| Tract 457.07Riverside County | 6,462 | $69,480 |
| Tract 452.26Riverside County | 6,588 | $105,985 |
| Tract 457.09Riverside County | 4,608 | $47,077 |
| Tract 457.06Riverside County | 4,524 | $59,620 |
| Tract 457.08Riverside County | 4,360 | $74,155 |
| Tract 9404Riverside County | 5,912 | $72,844 |
| Tract 457.04Riverside County | 3,273 | $34,792 |
| Tract 456.16Riverside County | 1,832 | $57,216 |
| Tract 456.06Riverside County | 3,826 | $99,962 |
| Tract 452.22Riverside County | 3,088 | $97,402 |
| Tract 456.15Riverside County | 3,050 | $43,795 |
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 Coachella) · Census block assignment files
How does Coachella compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Coachella is the 913th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 195th-most populous of 483 in California.
Coachella ranks 802nd 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 | 195th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 678th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 802nd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 880th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 819th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 880th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 468th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 944th | 988 |
| Median age | 876th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 594th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 816th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 819th | 1,069 |
Coachella's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Coachella 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 Coachella?
9 of the 57 figures for Coachella 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 Coachella 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 Coachella.