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Coachella, CA

Coachella is a city in Riverside County, California. It is the namesake and easternmost city of the Coachella Valley, in Southern California's Colorado Desert. 

Coachella is one of California's fastest-growing cities; when it was incorporated in 1946, it had 1,000 residents. By the 2020 Census, the population had grown to 41,941. The city is officially bilingual in English and Spanish, with 90% of residents speaking Spanish.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.95 square miles (75.0 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 68 feet (21 m) below sea level, as the eastern half of the Coachella Valley is below sea level. The saltwater lake, Salton Sea, 10 miles (16 km) south of Coachella, is 228 feet (69 m) below sea level. 

The city was founded as Woodspur in 1876 when the Southern Pacific Railroad built a rail siding on the site. In the 1880s the indigenous Cahuilla tribe sold their land plots to the railroads for new lands east of the current town site, and in the 1890s, a few hundred traqueros settled along the tracks. In 1901, the citizens of Woodspur voted on a new name for their community and at a town hall meeting settled on "Coachella".

The origin of the name Coachella is unclear. Some locals believe it was a misspelling of conchilla, a Spanish word for the small white snail shells found in the valley's sandy soil, vestiges of a lake that dried up over 3,000 years ago.

Coachella emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Coachella Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Mama Fitness, and Desert Barbell. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Coachella, such as the Rancho Las Flores and the De Oro Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Coachella, CA are Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Springs Art Museum.

Population: 41,941 (2020). ZIP Code: 92236. Area code(s): 442/760. Elevation: −69 ft. Area: 28.95 square miles (75.0 km2).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Coachella, CA?

Coachella, CA is home to a population of 42.3k people, from which 77.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 41% of Coachella, CA residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people). In 2022, there were 1.34 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (20.9k people) in Coachella, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.5k Two+ (Hispanic) and 4.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the poverty rate in Coachella, CA?

In 2022, the median household income of Coachella households was $52,466. Coachella households made slightly more than Willowbrook households ($52,384) and Taft households ($52,414) . However, 10.7% of Coachella families live in poverty.

Is Coachella, CA a good place to live?

Living in Coachella offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Coachella, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Coachella and residents tend to lean liberal.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Coachella

Riverside County

Coachella Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Mama Fitness 

Desert Barbell

Rancho Las Flores  

De Oro Park

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Palm Springs Art Museum

DataUSA

California Demographics

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