Population 17,139 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rancho Mirage
Household size in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.01 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.98 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Rancho Mirage is a place of small households, averaging 2.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south. Only 14 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.8 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 59.8 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.0 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 63.3 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 63.3, Rancho Mirage is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 61.8, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rancho Mirage: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Rancho Mirage has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rancho Mirage
Renters in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rancho Mirage is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 68 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rancho Mirage: 38.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Rancho Mirage is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Riverside area. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,410 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,481 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,583 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,978 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$568 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rancho Mirage costs $1,978 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Riverside area as a whole ($2,083). Rents are up $568 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rancho Mirage
Bachelor's degrees in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Rancho Mirage is highly educated: more than four in ten adults 25 and older (45.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rancho Mirage is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rancho Mirage
| Period | Rancho Mirage | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rancho Mirage runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rancho Mirage compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage | 2.03 | 63.3 | 6.9% | 18.0% | 38.0% | 1987 | $1,978 | 45.9% | 93.6% | 9.0% |
| Thousand Palms | 2.95 | 42.7 | 15.3% | 25.1% | 24.6% | 1988 | $1,746 | 25.7% | 83.5% | 5.3% |
| Cathedral City | 2.95 | 42.3 | 12.8% | 33.8% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,746 | 22.0% | 78.5% | 6.3% |
| Palm Desert | 2.13 | 52.7 | 8.7% | 35.1% | 27.7% | 1985 | $1,910 | 39.4% | 93.4% | 7.0% |
| Indian Wells | 2.05 | 64.7 | 1.9% | 17.8% | 45.8% | 1987 | $2,093 | 62.1% | 96.7% | 7.7% |
| Palm Springs | 1.99 | 55.4 | 7.0% | 33.6% | 30.5% | 1980 | $1,769 | 42.8% | 91.9% | 7.1% |
| Desert Palms | 1.72 | 77.5 | 2.8% | 13.6% | 22.8% | 2000 | $2,709 | 44.2% | 95.6% | 4.0% |
| La Quinta | 2.49 | 50.1 | 9.0% | 24.1% | 28.4% | 1996 | $2,012 | 40.2% | 92.3% | 7.1% |
| Indio | 3.00 | 40.3 | 13.1% | 35.1% | 12.5% | 1990 | $1,768 | 19.8% | 74.2% | 5.1% |
| Idyllwild | 2.77 | 39.1 | 24.4% | 11.4% | 34.9% | 1987 | $1,495 | 34.0% | 90.4% | 8.1% |
| Mountain Center | 2.57 | 49.2 | 20.8% | 11.0% | 32.2% | 1986 | $1,561 | 33.8% | 89.5% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rancho Mirage. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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