Indian Wells, CA Demographics

A map of Indian Wells's Population by Race

Indian Wells, California has an estimated population of 4,871, a slight increase from the 4,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indian Wells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indian Wells 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 Indian Wells, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indian Wells is ranked the 670th 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). Indian Wells was ranked the 673rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indian Wells's White Population

4,270 residents of Indian Wells, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indian Wells is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Indian Wells ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Indian Wells's population has increased from 86.9% to 87.7%.

Indian Wells is more White than neighboring Palm Desert (63.6% White), Bermuda Dunes (54.5% White), La Quinta (53.7% White), and Rancho Mirage (77.5% White). Indian Wells is less White than neighboring Desert Palms (89.2% White).

Indian Wells's Black Population

143 residents of Indian Wells, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indian Wells is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Indian Wells ranks 858th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Black population has grown by an estimated 286.5%. Black residents' share of Indian Wells's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.9%.

Indian Wells is more Black than neighboring Palm Desert (1.6% Black), Bermuda Dunes (1% Black), La Quinta (1.3% Black), Desert Palms (2.6% Black), and Rancho Mirage (1.8% Black).

Indian Wells's Asian Population

83 residents of Indian Wells, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indian Wells is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Indian Wells ranks 701st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Asian residents' share of Indian Wells's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.7%.

Indian Wells is more Asian than neighboring Desert Palms (1.1% Asian). Indian Wells is less Asian than neighboring Palm Desert (4.7% Asian), Bermuda Dunes (2.9% Asian), La Quinta (4.2% Asian), and Rancho Mirage (3.7% Asian).

Indian Wells's Hispanic Population

242 residents of Indian Wells, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indian Wells is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Indian Wells ranks 1480th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Indian Wells's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.0%.

Indian Wells is less Hispanic than neighboring Palm Desert (26.7% Hispanic), Bermuda Dunes (35.2% Hispanic), La Quinta (36.6% Hispanic), Desert Palms (6.6% Hispanic), and Rancho Mirage (14.1% Hispanic).

Indian Wells's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Indian Wells, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Indian Wells is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Indian Wells ranks 1257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indian Wells's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Indian Wells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desert Palms (0% Native American/Other). Indian Wells is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palm Desert (0.4% Native American/Other), Bermuda Dunes (0.5% Native American/Other), La Quinta (0.8% Native American/Other), and Rancho Mirage (0.6% Native American/Other).

Indian Wells's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Indian Wells, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indian Wells is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Indian Wells ranks 1275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indian Wells's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Indian Wells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Indian Wells is more Multiracial than neighboring Desert Palms (0.6% Multiracial), and Rancho Mirage (2.2% Multiracial). Indian Wells is less Multiracial than neighboring Palm Desert (3% Multiracial), Bermuda Dunes (5.8% Multiracial), and La Quinta (3.4% 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.