Desert Edge, CA Demographics

A map of Desert Edge's Population by Race

Desert Edge, California had a population of 4,180 in 2020. It was 53.5% White, 1.4% Black, 1.8% Asian, 39.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Desert Edge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Desert Edge is the 703rd 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).

Desert Edge's White Population

2,238 residents of Desert Edge identify as White, or 53.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Desert Edge larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Desert Edge is ranked #889 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Desert Edge is more White than neighboring Garnet (16.7% White), Cathedral City (28.7% White), Desert Hot Springs (24.8% White), and Thousand Palms (34.5% White). Desert Edge is less White than neighboring Sky Valley (53.9% White).

Desert Edge's Black Population

60 residents of Desert Edge identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Desert Edge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Desert Edge is ranked #566 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Desert Edge is more Black than neighboring Sky Valley (1.3% Black), and Thousand Palms (1.1% Black). Desert Edge is less Black than neighboring Garnet (3.2% Black), Cathedral City (2.2% Black), and Desert Hot Springs (7.4% Black).

Desert Edge's Asian Population

76 residents of Desert Edge identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Desert Edge less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Desert Edge is ranked #875 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Desert Edge is more Asian than neighboring Garnet (1.3% Asian), and Sky Valley (1.4% Asian). Desert Edge is less Asian than neighboring Cathedral City (5.7% Asian), Desert Hot Springs (2.1% Asian), and Thousand Palms (2.5% Asian).

Desert Edge's Hispanic Population

1,649 residents of Desert Edge identify as Hispanic, or 39.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Desert Edge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Desert Edge is ranked #492 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Desert Edge is more Hispanic than neighboring Sky Valley (36.9% Hispanic). Desert Edge is less Hispanic than neighboring Garnet (76.7% Hispanic), Cathedral City (60% Hispanic), Desert Hot Springs (61.2% Hispanic), and Thousand Palms (59.4% Hispanic).

Desert Edge's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Desert Edge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Desert Edge 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, Desert Edge is ranked #1268 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Desert Edge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thousand Palms (0.6% Native American/Other). Desert Edge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cathedral City (1.1% Native American/Other), Sky Valley (2% Native American/Other), and Desert Hot Springs (1.3% Native American/Other).

Desert Edge's Multiracial Population

127 residents of Desert Edge identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Desert Edge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Desert Edge is ranked #1174 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Desert Edge is more Multiracial than neighboring Garnet (1.5% Multiracial), Cathedral City (2.4% Multiracial), and Thousand Palms (1.9% Multiracial). Desert Edge is less Multiracial than neighboring Sky Valley (4.4% Multiracial), and Desert Hot Springs (3.2% Multiracial).

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