Cathedral City, CA Demographics

A map of Cathedral City's Population by Race

Cathedral City, California had a population of 51,493 in 2020. It was 28.7% White, 2.2% Black, 5.7% Asian, 60.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cathedral City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Cathedral City is the 183rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cathedral City's White Population

14,778 residents of Cathedral City identify as White, or 28.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Cathedral City slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cathedral City is ranked #1197 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cathedral City is more White than neighboring Garnet (16.7% White). Cathedral City is less White than neighboring Palm Springs (62.2% White), Rancho Mirage (76.7% White), Desert Edge (53.5% White), and Thousand Palms (34.5% White).

Cathedral City's Black Population

1,108 residents of Cathedral City identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cathedral City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cathedral City is ranked #399 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cathedral City is more Black than neighboring Rancho Mirage (1.8% Black), Desert Edge (1.4% Black), and Thousand Palms (1.1% Black). Cathedral City is less Black than neighboring Palm Springs (4.1% Black), and Garnet (3.2% Black).

Cathedral City's Asian Population

2,929 residents of Cathedral City identify as Asian, or 5.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cathedral City slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cathedral City is ranked #439 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cathedral City is more Asian than neighboring Palm Springs (4.5% Asian), Rancho Mirage (4.3% Asian), Garnet (1.3% Asian), Desert Edge (1.8% Asian), and Thousand Palms (2.5% Asian).

Cathedral City's Hispanic Population

30,893 residents of Cathedral City identify as Hispanic, or 60.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cathedral City considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cathedral City is ranked #316 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cathedral City is more Hispanic than neighboring Palm Springs (24.8% Hispanic), Rancho Mirage (13.3% Hispanic), Desert Edge (39.4% Hispanic), and Thousand Palms (59.4% Hispanic). Cathedral City is less Hispanic than neighboring Garnet (76.7% Hispanic).

Cathedral City's Native American/Other Population

571 residents of Cathedral City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cathedral City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cathedral City is ranked #877 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cathedral City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rancho Mirage (1% Native American/Other), Garnet (0.7% Native American/Other), Desert Edge (0.7% Native American/Other), and Thousand Palms (0.6% Native American/Other). Cathedral City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palm Springs (1.2% Native American/Other).

Cathedral City's Multiracial Population

1,214 residents of Cathedral City identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cathedral City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Cathedral City is ranked #1257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cathedral City is more Multiracial than neighboring Garnet (1.5% Multiracial), and Thousand Palms (1.9% Multiracial). Cathedral City is less Multiracial than neighboring Palm Springs (3.1% Multiracial), Rancho Mirage (3% Multiracial), and Desert Edge (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.