The population of Thermal City is relatively younger than the overall U.S. population. Its median age is 32.3 years, compared to the national average of 37.9 years. One-third of the city's population has never been married, and 29.8% of the adult civilian population is under the age of 18. Veterans make up just 0% of the city's population, compared to 7.5% of the U.S. population and 4.4% of the Californian population.
The median property value in Thermal, CA was $119,300 in 2018, making it slightly lower than the national average. In 2018, 59% of residents were homeowners, and most commuted alone to work. Residents of Thermal, CA spent an average of 26 minutes commuting to work in 2018. The city's median household income was $30,433, a 12.2% increase over the year. The most common occupation in Thermal was Sales & Related Occupations, followed by Farming, Fishing & Forestry Occupations, and Building / Grounds Cleaning - Maintenance
While the results of this study do not directly address the issue of racial and ethnic disparities in thermal exposure, they do provide a useful first step in understanding the potential impact of thermal inequity in cities. It shows that policy-makers should consider urban heat policies to reduce thermal disparities among urban populations. These policies could reduce the disproportionate heat experienced by low-income and minority neighborhoods. A good place to start is with your community's demographics.