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Demographic Snapshot

City Stats

Located in Riverside County, one of the fasted growing counties in California and the U.S., Indian Wells boasts a full-time population of 5,025 spread over 15.04 square miles. An additional 5-6,000 part-time residents call the city home during the winter high season months. The average age of residents is 63.4 years. 39.4% of Indian Wells residents hold a college degree and the median family income is $147,935, the highest figure for any city in Riverside County.