Desert Edge, CA Demographics

A map of Desert Edge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,411	2,238	63.8%	53.5%
Hispanic	1,074	1,649	28.4%	39.4%
Asian	140	76	3.7%	1.8%
Multiracial	81	127	2.1%	3.0%
Black	72	60	1.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	30	0.0%	0.7%

Desert Edge, California has an estimated population of 3,778, a decrease from the 4,180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 28.4% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Desert Edge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Desert Edge has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Desert Edge, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 51.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Desert Edge is ranked the 723rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Desert Edge was ranked the 703rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Desert Edge's White Population

2,411 residents of Desert Edge, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Desert Edge is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Desert Edge ranks 889th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desert Edge's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Desert Edge's population has increased from 53.5% to 63.8%.

Desert Edge is more White than neighboring Garnet (15% White), Cathedral City (29.3% White), Sky Valley (53.2% White), Desert Hot Springs (21.3% White), and Thousand Palms (29.6% White).

Desert Edge's Black Population

72 residents of Desert Edge, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Desert Edge is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Desert Edge ranks 570th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desert Edge's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Desert Edge's population has increased from 1.4% to 1.9%.

Desert Edge is more Black than neighboring Garnet (0.3% Black), Sky Valley (0.3% Black), and Thousand Palms (0.2% Black). Desert Edge is less Black than neighboring Desert Hot Springs (8.9% Black).

Desert Edge's Asian Population

140 residents of Desert Edge, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Desert Edge is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Desert Edge ranks 882nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desert Edge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 84.2%. Asian residents' share of Desert Edge's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.7%.

Desert Edge is more Asian than neighboring Garnet (1.6% Asian), Sky Valley (0.5% Asian), Desert Hot Springs (1.4% Asian), and Thousand Palms (0.5% Asian). Desert Edge is less Asian than neighboring Cathedral City (5.7% Asian).

Desert Edge's Hispanic Population

1,074 residents of Desert Edge, or 28.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Desert Edge is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Desert Edge ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desert Edge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Desert Edge's population has decreased from 39.4% to 28.4%.

Desert Edge is less Hispanic than neighboring Garnet (80.5% Hispanic), Cathedral City (60.3% Hispanic), Sky Valley (43.8% Hispanic), Desert Hot Springs (63.6% Hispanic), and Thousand Palms (66.6% Hispanic).

Desert Edge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Desert Edge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Desert Edge is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Desert Edge ranks 1285th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desert Edge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Desert Edge's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Desert Edge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garnet (1.4% Native American/Other), Cathedral City (0.4% Native American/Other), Sky Valley (0.8% Native American/Other), Desert Hot Springs (1.5% Native American/Other), and Thousand Palms (0.8% Native American/Other).

Desert Edge's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Desert Edge, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Desert Edge is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Desert Edge ranks 1177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Desert Edge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Desert Edge's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.1%.

Desert Edge is more Multiracial than neighboring Garnet (1.2% Multiracial), and Sky Valley (1.4% Multiracial). Desert Edge is less Multiracial than neighboring Cathedral City (2.3% Multiracial), Desert Hot Springs (3.3% Multiracial), and Thousand Palms (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.