Indio, CA Demographics

A map of Indio's Population by Race

Indio, California has an estimated population of 91,950, an increase from the 89,137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% Hispanic, 23.3% White, 2.6% Asian, 2.1% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Indio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Indio is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Indio, that probability was 46.3% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Indio is ranked the 88th 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). Indio was ranked the 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Indio's White Population

21,465 residents of Indio, or 23.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Indio is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Indio ranks 1245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indio's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Indio's population has decreased from 24.1% to 23.3%.

Indio is more White than neighboring Coachella (1.2% White), and Indio Hills (19.1% White). Indio is less White than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (54.5% White), Desert Palms (89.2% White), and La Quinta (53.7% White).

Indio's Black Population

1,904 residents of Indio, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Indio is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Indio ranks 435th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indio's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Black residents' share of Indio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Indio is more Black than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (1% Black), La Quinta (1.3% Black), Coachella (0.2% Black), and Indio Hills (0% Black). Indio is less Black than neighboring Desert Palms (2.6% Black).

Indio's Asian Population

2,421 residents of Indio, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Indio is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Indio ranks 783rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indio's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Asian residents' share of Indio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Indio is more Asian than neighboring Desert Palms (1.1% Asian), Coachella (0.2% Asian), and Indio Hills (0% Asian). Indio is less Asian than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (2.9% Asian), and La Quinta (4.2% Asian).

Indio's Hispanic Population

64,042 residents of Indio, or 69.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Indio is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Indio ranks 247th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Indio's population has increased from 69.1% to 69.6%.

Indio is more Hispanic than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (35.2% Hispanic), Desert Palms (6.6% Hispanic), and La Quinta (36.6% Hispanic). Indio is less Hispanic than neighboring Coachella (97.1% Hispanic), and Indio Hills (73.3% Hispanic).

Indio's Native American/Other Population

669 residents of Indio, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Indio is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Indio ranks 1242nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Indio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Indio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (0.5% Native American/Other), Desert Palms (0% Native American/Other), and Indio Hills (0% Native American/Other). Indio is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Quinta (0.8% Native American/Other), and Coachella (0.8% Native American/Other).

Indio's Multiracial Population

1,449 residents of Indio, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Indio is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Indio ranks 1362nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Indio's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Indio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Indio is more Multiracial than neighboring Desert Palms (0.6% Multiracial), and Coachella (0.5% Multiracial). Indio is less Multiracial than neighboring Bermuda Dunes (5.8% Multiracial), La Quinta (3.4% Multiracial), and Indio Hills (7.6% 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.