Desert Center, CA is a small town located about 33 miles southeast of Indio. With a population of 288, it's one of the smallest cities in the United States. Despite its size, Desert Center has some notable local businesses as well as year-round outdoor activities and organizations that serve the community. The local businesses include the Desert Center General Store, which sells basic goods like food and hardware items, and the Roadside Diner, which serves up classic diner fare. The town also has several parks with outdoor activities such as hiking trails and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy. Additionally, there are several organizations dedicated to preserving wildlife and deserts in the area including Friends of Joshua Tree National Park, Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Project, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Finally, Desert Center residents enjoy participating in local sporting events such as car shows at nearby Morongo Valley Speedway or special rodeos hosted by local clubs.
The population in Desert Center is 288. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Desert Center is 70.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Desert Center is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Desert Center
- 84.4% are married
- 26.2% are divorced
- 0.0% are married with children
- 26.9% have children, but are single
Race in Desert Center
- 78.8% are White
- 3.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander