Population 30,050 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Twentynine Palms
Household size in Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Twentynine Palms average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in the wider Riverside area, where it has 3.34 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.79, in line with the national trend.
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 Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.2 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.4 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.8 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 28.8, Twentynine Palms is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 28.0, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 are younger.
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 Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Twentynine Palms (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Twentynine Palms
Renters in Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.6% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.8% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.9% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.6% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Twentynine Palms rent: 56.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 65.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Twentynine Palms: 14.7% 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 has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Twentynine Palms is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $887 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,025 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,456 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$569 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Twentynine Palms pays $1,456 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $569 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
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 Twentynine Palms
Bachelor's degrees in Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Twentynine Palms than nationally: 26.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Riverside area. The share with a degree is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Twentynine Palms: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Twentynine Palms
| Period | Twentynine Palms | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Twentynine Palms is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Riverside area as a whole (6.8%). Unemployment has fallen 9.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Twentynine Palms 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentynine Palms | 2.75 | 28.8 | 10.0% | 56.6% | 14.7% | 1987 | $1,456 | 26.4% | 94.5% | 5.1% |
| Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base | 2.03 | 48.2 | 12.8% | 28.5% | 32.3% | 1967 | $1,217 | 21.1% | 92.2% | 9.8% |
| Sunfair | 1.91 | 39.9 | 6.8% | 20.6% | 42.5% | 1965 | $1,616 | 39.2% | 92.1% | 27.6% |
| Joshua Tree | 2.29 | 44.5 | 8.1% | 32.5% | 36.4% | 1975 | $1,436 | 27.0% | 88.0% | 5.2% |
| Yucca Valley | 2.47 | 40.9 | 16.9% | 35.2% | 13.9% | 1978 | $1,519 | 22.5% | 90.7% | 6.5% |
| Homestead Valley | 2.10 | 49.9 | 12.8% | 10.6% | 39.6% | 1964 | $1,171 | 18.8% | 86.3% | 10.0% |
| Pioneertown | 2.02 | 56.5 | 7.8% | 21.4% | 28.7% | 1967 | $1,683 | 22.7% | 88.1% | 9.8% |
| Rimrock | 1.80 | 62.3 | 5.0% | 28.0% | 41.8% | 1965 | $1,900 | 23.3% | 87.1% | 12.7% |
| Morongo Valley | 2.47 | 43.5 | 17.9% | 28.6% | 9.6% | 1972 | $1,334 | 17.5% | 89.3% | 8.6% |
| Big Bear | 2.06 | 54.4 | 15.6% | 30.2% | 61.8% | 1980 | $1,947 | 33.6% | 94.8% | 10.6% |
| Sugarloaf | 2.00 | 55.8 | 16.5% | 33.8% | 66.5% | 1979 | $1,900 | 36.0% | 95.7% | 9.4% |
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 Twentynine Palms. 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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