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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carmel Valley

California · 4,700 residents · 18.983 sq mi
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Carmel Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,799. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $471,700. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,700
+7%since 1990
from 4,407 in 1990
1990 – 2024
248 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 232 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.0
+13%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Carmel Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,799
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,899 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$42,991
+59%since 1990
from $27,095 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$471,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$829
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $805 in 1990
US average: $602
69.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
30.1% rent
6.7
−7%since 1990
from 7.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(248)
Asian3.6%(157)
Diversity Score26.6%(1,171)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,220)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(273)
Asian1.8%(83)
Diversity Score18.9%(888)
19
−29%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.0%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−40%since 1990
from 29.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmel Valley, California?

Carmel Valley, California has about 4,700 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carmel Valley, California earns about $70,799 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 $471,700, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Carmel Valley, California?

About 47.0% 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 3.9% of people in Carmel Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carmel Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Carmel Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 293 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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