Coachella
City in Riverside County, California
Coachella is a city in Riverside County, California, with 41,941 residents (2020 Census). It sits at -66 ft (-20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thermal, 4.5 miles S.
- 41,941residents (2020 Census)
- -66 ftelevation · -20 m
- 30.5 sq miland area · 79.0 km²
- 1,375 / sq mipopulation density
- 92236ZIP code
About Coachella
Coachella ( KOH-ə-CHEL-ə, commonly koh-CHEL-ə) is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. It is the namesake and easternmost city of the Coachella Valley, in Southern California's Colorado Desert. Originally a railroad town, Coachella is a prominent hub for agriculture and shipping across Southern California and the Western United States.
Coachella had a population of 41,941 in the 2020 Census. The city is officially bilingual in English and Spanish, with 90% of people speaking Spanish.
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- Median household income
- $68,596
- Median home value
- $367,600
- Median rent
- $1,144/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Coachella had 41,941 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,941 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,375 per sq mi (531 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coachella at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,941 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.51 sq mi (79.0 km²) |
| Elevation | -66 ft (-20 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6901° N, 116.1444° W |
| ZIP code | 92236 |
| Official website | coachella.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0614260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coachella
- Thermal4.5 mi S
- Indio6.0 mi NW
- Vista Santa Rosa6.0 mi SW
- La Quinta8.1 mi SW
- Bermuda Dunes9.0 mi NW
- Mecca9.1 mi SE
- Indian Wells10.7 mi W
- Desert Palms10.8 mi NW
- Oasis11.3 mi S
- Indio Hills12.0 mi NW
- Palm Desert13.0 mi W
- Thousand Palms14.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Coachella
What county is Coachella in?
Coachella is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Coachella, CA?
41,941 people lived in Coachella at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Coachella, CA?
The ZIP code of Coachella is 92236.
What is the elevation of Coachella?
-66 feet (-20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Coachella?
Thermal (4.5 mi), Indio (6.0 mi), Vista Santa Rosa (6.0 mi), La Quinta (8.1 mi), Bermuda Dunes (9.0 mi).
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