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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carmel Valley

California · 4,407 residents · 18.983 sq mi
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Carmel Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,899. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $313,100. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,407
−6%vs 2000
vs 4,700 in 2000
1990 – 2024
232 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 46.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Carmel Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,899
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,799 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,095
−37%vs 2000
vs $42,991 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$313,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $471,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$805
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $829 in 2000
US average: $450
70.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
29.7% rent
7.1
+7%vs 2000
vs 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,220)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(273)
Asian1.8%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(888)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(248)
Asian3.6%(157)
Other3%(132)
Diversity Score26.6%(1,171)
27
+41%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.3%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+66%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmel Valley, California?

Carmel Valley, California has about 4,407 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carmel Valley, California?

The typical household in Carmel Valley, California earns about $43,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmel Valley, California expensive?

In Carmel Valley, California, the median home is worth about $313,100, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Carmel Valley, California?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carmel Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmel Valley, California?

About 5.9% of people in Carmel Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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