Desert Palms, California facts for kids
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Desert Palms
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Location of Desert Palms in Riverside County, California.
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 Desert Palms, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
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| • Total | 6,686 |
| • Density | 2,503.18/sq mi (966.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
92211
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| GNIS feature ID | 2629131 |
Desert Palms is a small community in California. It's located in the Coachella Valley, which is in eastern Riverside County. Most of Desert Palms is made up of a special community called Sun City Palm Desert. This community is for people aged 55 and older.
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Sun City Palm Desert: A Special Community
Sun City Palm Desert is a large, planned community. It's designed for people who are 55 years old or older. The community is located near the city of Palm Desert. It's about 7.7 miles from downtown Palm Desert. All homes in Sun City Palm Desert use the Palm Desert, CA 92211 address.
How Sun City Palm Desert Was Built
The community was built by the Del E. Webb Corp.. Construction started in 1992 and finished in 2003. For a few years, from 1991 to 1996, it was called Sun City Palm Springs.
Life in Sun City Palm Desert
Sun City Palm Desert is a very active place. It has about 9,000 residents. There are 5,000 homes, all on one level. The community covers a huge area of 1,600 acres. Residents enjoy many different activities and facilities.
Geography of Desert Palms
Desert Palms is located in the Colorado Desert. This area is known for its warm, dry climate. The community sits at an elevation of about 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level.
Land and Water Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Desert Palms covers about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03%, is water.
Who Lives in Desert Palms?
The community of Desert Palms has a population of 6,686 people, based on the 2020 census.
Population Details
In 2010, the population was 6,957 people. Most of the people living in Desert Palms are White (96.7%). There are also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 2.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Age in Desert Palms
Desert Palms is mainly a community for older adults. In 2010, a very small number of people (0.2%) were under 18 years old. Most of the residents, about 83.1%, were 65 years old or older. The average age in Desert Palms was 74.1 years.
Homes and Housing
There were 4,104 households in Desert Palms in 2010. Most of these homes (91.3%) were owned by the people living in them. A smaller number (8.7%) were rented. The average household size was about 1.70 people.
