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Encyclopedia > Indian Wells, California
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Indian Wells is a city located in Riverside County, California, in the Palm Springs area, in between Palm Desert and La Quinta. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,816. Jump to: navigation, search Location in the state of California Formed 1893 Seat Riverside Area  - Total  - Water 18,915 km² (7,303 mi²) 248 km² (96 mi²) 1. ... The Palm Springs area of southern California is a group of nine adjacent cities in the upper Coachella Valley, often collectively referred to as Palm Springs. The area was originally used to cultivate date palms, but in recent years these have been mostly replaced by nearly continuous development from Palm... Palm Desert is a city located in Riverside County, California, in the Palm Springs area, approximately eleven miles east of Palm Springs. ... La Quinta is a resort city located in Riverside County, California, specifically in the Coachella Valley between Indian Wells and Indio. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...


It has the highest proportion of millionaires of any city in the United States. A millionaire is a person who has a net worth or wealth of more than one million United States dollars, euros, UK pounds or units of a comparably valued currency. ...


The city hosts the Indian Wells Masters (also known by its current sponsorship name of Pacific Life Open), one of the nine tournaments in the Tennis Masters Series of high-level events operated by the Association of Tennis Professionals (i.e., the men's tennis tour). The Indian Wells Masters is an annual tennis tournament held at Indian Wells, California. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Tennis Masters Series is a series of nine tennis tournaments held throughout the year in various locations around the world, chiefly in Europe and North America. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) was formed in 1972 to protect the interests of male professional Tennis players. ... Jump to: navigation, search Tennis balls This article is about the sport, tennis. ...


Geography

Indian Wells is located at 33°42'57" North, 116°20'28" West (33.715755, -116.341109)GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.7 km² (13.4 mi²). 34.3 km² (13.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.19% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Jump to: navigation, search A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 3,816 people, 1,982 households, and 1,323 families residing in the city. The population density is 111.4/km² (288.5/mi²). There are 3,843 housing units at an average density of 112.2/km² (290.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.33% White, 1.49% Asian, 0.39% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 2.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Jump to: navigation, search A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Hispanic, as used in the United States, is one of several terms used to categorize US citizens, permanent residents and temporary immigrants, whose background hail either from the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America or relating to a Spanish-speaking culture. ... Jump to: navigation, search The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 1,982 households out of which 8.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% are married couples living together, 3.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 28.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.93 and the average family size is 2.28. Jump to: navigation, search Marriage is a legal, social, and religious relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


The age distribution is 7.6% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 9.4% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 46.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 63 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $93,986, and the median income for a family is $119,110. Males have a median income of $88,709 versus $49,539 for females. The per capita income for the city is $76,187. 3.4% of the population and 1.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Jump to: navigation, search The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

  • Cannibal Scene: Guide to Indian Wells' music scene


Incorporated cities and unincorporated communities of Riverside County, California
Seal of Riverside County
County seat Riverside
Population over 100,000 Corona | Moreno Valley | Riverside
Population less than 100,000 Banning | Beaumont | Blythe | Calimesa | Canyon Lake | Cathedral City | Coachella | Desert Hot Springs | Hemet | Indian Wells | Indio | La Quinta | Lake Elsinore | Murrieta | Norco | Palm Desert | Palm Springs | Perris | Rancho Mirage | San Jacinto | Temecula
Census-designated places Bermuda Dunes | Cabazon | Cherry Valley | East Blythe | East Hemet | El Cerrito | Glen Avon | Highgrove | Home Gardens | Homeland | Idyllwild-Pine Cove | Lakeland Village | Lakeview | Mecca | Mira Loma | Murrieta Hot Springs | Nuevo | Pedley | Quail Valley | Romoland | Rubidoux | Sedco Hills | Sun City | Sunnyslope | Thousand Palms | Valle Vista | Wildomar | Winchester | Woodcrest

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The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is one of the most pristine tennis venues, being a world renowned tennis stadium that hosts the prestigious annual tennis tournament, the Pacific Life Open.
The $75 million Indian Wells Tennis center complex was opened in March 2000 as a first-class sports and activity venue with 189 acres of landscaped grounds that encircle a 16,100 seat stadium.
The Indian Wells Tennis center is a jewel located in the desert foothills near Palm Springs, California, where tennis fans have enjoyed world-class tennis drama starring the premium men and women professionals since its first appearance in 2000.
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Only minutes from Palm Springs lies the unparalleled desert sanctuary that is the city of Indian Wells.
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