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Demographic Shifts in Sunrise Park, Palm Springs: Population and Density Analysis (2010-2022)
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Population Density
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
The Sunrise Park neighborhood in Palm Springs, California, experienced population fluctuations from 2010 to 2022. The area underwent both growth and decline, with changes in its demographic composition.
In 2010, the population was 1,714 residents, with a density of 3,891.9 people per square mile. The neighborhood grew rapidly in the early 2010s, reaching 2,044 residents in 2012, with a density of 4,641.22 people per square mile.
Following this peak, Sunrise Park entered a period of decline. By 2020, the population decreased to 1,653, with a density of 3,753.39 people per square mile. Between 2020 and 2021, the population dropped to 1,234 residents, reducing the density to 2,801.99 people per square mile.
As of 2022, the population was 1,216, with a density of 2,761.12 people per square mile. This represents a decrease from the neighborhood's peak, indicating a change in the area's demographic composition.
The current density suggests a suburban environment. With an estimated 466 housing units in 2022, based on the national average household size of 2.61 persons, Sunrise Park maintains a suburban character within the city limits of Palm Springs.
Palm Springs is known for its desert climate and as a retirement and vacation destination. The population fluctuations in Sunrise Park may be influenced by seasonal residents or changes in the area's appeal to retirees and vacation homeowners.
The recent population decline may reflect broader trends affecting suburban areas, such as changing preferences for urban living or shifts in the local economy. However, the maintenance of a suburban-level population density indicates that Sunrise Park continues to offer a balance between proximity to urban amenities and a spacious living environment.
