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Indio, California
Indio, city, in Riverside County, California. Indio had 94,269 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 89,137 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 91,950 (±83). GEOID 0636448.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
94,269
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 89,137 · ACS 2020-2024: 91,950 ±83
Median household income
$77,167
±$6,265 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$458,400
±$9,713 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,437
±$53 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Indio and what county is it in?
Indio is a city in Riverside County, California. It covers 33.2 square miles of land, 2,686 residents per square mile in 2020.
Indio 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 Indio, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 94,269 people lived in Indio on July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 89,137 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 91,950 (±83).
| Measure | Indio | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 91,950 ±83 | 2,478,600 | +2,481 |
| Households | 31,250 ±1,064 | 775,335 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.10 | 3.15 | +0.17 |
| Housing units | 37,179 ±952 | 869,414 | −1,817 |
Indio's population since 2000
From 49,116 in 2000 to 94,269 in 2025: up 91.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Indio 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 Indio?
The median resident of Indio is 38.6 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 69.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.3%. 25.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Indio | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±1.1 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±1.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±1.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.1 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 69.6% ±2.0 pts | 51.3% | +5.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.3% ±1.7 pts | 31.0% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±0.6 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 25.9% ±1.5 pts | 21.9% | +3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 55.5% ±2.6 pts | 42.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±1.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.2% ±1.9 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5% ±1.3 pts | 25.6% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4% ±0.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.5% ±1.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.3 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 Indio earn?
Half of Indio's 31,250 households earn less than $77,167 a year (±$6,265), against $93,074 in Riverside County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,050 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,117 after inflation. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Indio | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,167 ±$6,265 | $93,074 | +$11,117 |
| Mean household income | $101,573 ±$4,406 | $118,890 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,590 ±$1,684 | $38,317 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% ±2.3 pts | 10.6% | −5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.5% ±5.0 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7% ±1.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±0.8 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±1.1 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 Indio?
Owners occupy 67.1% of Indio's occupied homes and renters 32.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $458,400 by its owner (±$9,713). The median renter pays $1,437 a month including utilities, and 45.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Indio | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $458,400 ±$9,713 | $557,300 | +$112,083 |
| Median gross rent | $1,437 ±$53 | $1,901 | +$103 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.1% ±5.4 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,344 ±$68 | $2,583 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.1% ±2.0 pts | 69.1% | −3.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.9% ±2.0 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Housing units | 37,179 ±952 | 869,414 | −1,817 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.3% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2% ±1.8 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.4% ±1.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±0.9 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 Indio building?
Builders took permits for 639 new housing units in Indio in 2025 (313 in single-family houses), 6.8 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 Indio work and get to work?
79.4% of Indio's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Indio | Riverside County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8% ±1.7 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.1 pts | 6.5% | −3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4% ±2.0 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8% ±1.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1% ±1.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±0.9 | 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 Indio?
20 census tracts lie mostly in Indio, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,550 (Tract 453.03) to $141,935 (Tract 453.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 452.17Riverside County | 7,490 | $66,809 |
| Tract 453.06Riverside County | 6,226 | $141,935 |
| Tract 455.01Riverside County | 6,124 | $57,184 |
| Tract 452.24Riverside County | 6,006 | $98,125 |
| Tract 452.09Riverside County | 5,915 | $52,889 |
| Tract 452.13Riverside County | 5,769 | $90,335 |
| Tract 453.05Riverside County | 5,344 | $122,157 |
| Tract 452.28Riverside County | 7,241 | $90,655 |
| Tract 452.07Riverside County | 4,925 | $55,386 |
| Tract 495.01Riverside County | 4,530 | $68,977 |
| Tract 453.02Riverside County | 4,183 | $100,391 |
| Tract 495.02Riverside County | 3,663 | $53,179 |
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 Indio) · Census block assignment files
How does Indio compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Indio is the 371st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 83rd-most populous of 483 in California.
Indio ranks 718th 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 | 83rd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 46th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 499th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 718th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 675th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 688th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 732nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 405th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 700th | 988 |
| Median age | 593rd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 516th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 778th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 831st | 1,069 |
Indio's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Indio 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 Indio?
2 of the 57 figures for Indio 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 Indio 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 Indio.