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Day Valley

California · 3,410 residents · 18.503 sq mi
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Day Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,139. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $907,100. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 84% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,410
−5%since 2000
from 3,587 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
184 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+20%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Day Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,139
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,049
+86%since 2000
from $31,694 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$907,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,826
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
6.2
−1%since 2000
from 6.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(2,474)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(641)
Asian2.7%(91)
Other1%(34)
Diversity Score47.9%(1,632)
Diversity Score
48
+32%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Day Valley, California?

Day Valley, California has about 3,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Day Valley, California earns about $145,139 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 $907,100, and the typical rent is about $1,826 a month.

How educated are people in Day Valley, California?

About 53.9% 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 2.5% 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 700 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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