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Day Valley

California · 3,579 residents · 18.503 sq mi
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Day Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,279,300. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,579
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,587 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
193 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+31%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Day Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,362
+122%since 2000
from $31,694 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−5%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,279,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,669
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
+30%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,884)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(519)
Asian1.6%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(1,300)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(2,660)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(728)
Asian1.1%(38)
Other4.1%(148)
Diversity Score50.6%(1,809)
Diversity Score
51
+40%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 76.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Day Valley, California?

Day Valley, California has about 3,579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Day Valley, California earns about $155,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Day Valley, California expensive?

In Day Valley, California, the median home is worth about $1,279,300, and the typical rent is about $1,669 a month.

How educated are people in Day Valley, California?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Day Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Day Valley, California?

About 4.1% of people in Day Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Day Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Day Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 869 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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