Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert: A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.
About
Palm Desert is a city located in the county of Riverside in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,445. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,524 inhabitants.
The city was created 52 years ago in 1972.
Quick Facts about Palm Desert
| Population : | 53,524 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Riverside County |
| Postal code : | 92210, 92211, 92255, 92260, 92261 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 760 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.76% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.24% |
| Altitude : | 220 feet / 67 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1973 (52 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 16:57:46 (22nd June 2025) |
| Population growth : | 9.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palm Desert is located at 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W (33.7225500, -116.3769700).
Palm Desert map
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- Official Website
Official website of Palm Desert
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Palm Desert has 1 neighbours.
- Indian Wells town in California
Demographics
The population of Palm Desert increased by 9.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 48,445 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,251 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,775 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,357 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,916 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 51,552 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,077 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 52,794 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,129 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,275 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,524 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Palm Desert
1 JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
74-855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert
75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Marriott's Desert Springs Villas I
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Marriott's Desert Springs Villas II
1091 Pinehurst Ln, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages
9003 Shadow Ridge Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Palm Desert
1 United States Postal Service
74801 Hovley Ln E, Palm Desert, CA 92260 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18002758777 🔗 Url
2 Food & Agriculture Department
73710 Fred Waring Dr SUITE 211, Palm Desert, CA 92260, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +17607768208 🔗 Url
People born in Palm Desert (12)
People born in Palm Desert, including musician and drummer of Kyuss Brant Bjork, musician Jack Blades, bicycle racer Kyle Gritters, .
List
- Brian O'Connor (American bass guitarist)
- David Wachs (actor) he was born in 25/07/1980
- Ian Flannon Taylor (American musician)
- Thomas DeMarco (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 16/01/1989
- Tony Tornay
- Arthur Seay (American guitarist)
- D. J. Alexander (American football linebacker) he was born in 30/09/1991
- Desirae Krawczyk (American tennis player) she was born in 11/01/1994
- Zach Huskey (American musician)
Schools in Palm Desert
College & universities near Palm Desert, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113573 | College of the Desert | Palm Desert (CA) | 92260 |
| 113449 | International School of Beauty Inc | Palm Desert (CA) | 92260-2740 |
| 442657 | Milan Institute-Palm Desert | Palm Desert (CA) | 92211 |
| 460516 | Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta | La Quinta (CA) | 92253 |
| 449393 | Coachella Valley Beauty College | La Quinta (CA) | 92253 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Palm Desert, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDC | Palm Desert, CA | 44449 Towne Center Way | BUS |
| LQT | La Quinta, CA | 78822 Highway 111 | BUS |
| IDO | Indio, California | NE Corner Hywy-111 and Monroe Street | BUS |
| PSS | Palm Springs Downtown, CA | 190 North Indian Canyon Drive | BUS |
| PSP | Palm Springs (Buses), California | 3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way | BUS |
Post offices near Palm Desert
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Portola Post Office | Palm Desert (CA) | 92260 |
| Palm Deser Post Office | Palm Desert (CA) | 92260 |
| Rancho Mirag Post Office | Rancho Mirage (CA) | 92270 |
| Cov Post Office | La Quinta (CA) | 92253 |
| La Quinta Post Office | La Quinta (CA) | 92253 |
Other cities in Riverside County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Riverside County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 330,786 | The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. |
| Moreno Valley | 212,349 | The fifth most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Corona | 170,996 | The second most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Murrieta | 116,522 | The most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Temecula | 113,878 | The most populous city in southwestern Riverside County, California. |
| Jurupa Valley | 109,745 | The most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Menifee | 97,675 | The most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Indio | 91,919 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Hemet | 85,161 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Perris | 79,011 | The second most populous city in Riverside County, California. |
| Lake Elsinore | 65,867 | The most populous city in Lake County, California. |
| Cathedral City | 55,007 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Beaumont | 51,449 | A city in San Bernardino County, California. |
| San Jacinto | 51,122 | Town in Riverside County, California, USA |
| Palm Springs | 48,929 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
| Coachella | 46,564 | A city in Riverside County, California. |
Distance to Other Cities
Palm Desert distances to largest California cities
