Whitewater
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California
Whitewater is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riverside County, California, with 984 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,575 ft (480 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cabazon, 5.7 miles W.
- 984residents (2020 Census)
- 1,575 ftelevation · 480 m
- 9.9 sq miland area · 25.6 km²
- 100 / sq mipopulation density
- 92282ZIP code
About Whitewater
Whitewater (formerly White Water) is a census-designated place in Riverside County, California. It is directly off Interstate 10 halfway between North Palm Springs and Cabazon on the way from Palm Springs to Los Angeles. It is known as the site of the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm. The ZIP Code is 92282, and the community is inside area code 760. The population was 984 at the 2020 census. The elevation is 1,575 feet (480 m).
Whitewater is famous for its recently renovated trout farm in the canyon of the Whitewater River.
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- Median household income
- $77,898
- Median home value
- $299,400
- Median rent
- $1,190/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Whitewater had 984 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 984 |
|---|---|
| Density | 100 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitewater at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Riverside County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 984 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.88 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9356° N, 116.6872° W |
| ZIP code | 92282 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0685208 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitewater
- Cabazon5.7 mi W
- Desert Hot Springs8.4 mi E
- Morongo Valley11.8 mi NE
- Garnet12.0 mi E
- Banning12.2 mi W
- Palm Springs12.5 mi SE
- Idyllwild-Pine Cove13.3 mi S
- Desert Edge14.2 mi E
- Cathedral City14.6 mi SE
- Mountain Center15.7 mi S
- Beaumont15.7 mi W
- Cherry Valley16.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Whitewater
What county is Whitewater in?
Whitewater is in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Whitewater, CA?
984 people lived in Whitewater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitewater, CA?
The ZIP code of Whitewater is 92282.
What is the elevation of Whitewater?
1,575 feet (480 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitewater?
Cabazon (5.7 mi), Desert Hot Springs (8.4 mi), Morongo Valley (11.8 mi), Garnet (12.0 mi), Banning (12.2 mi).
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