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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fountain Valley

California · 54,978 residents · 9.071 sq mi
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Fountain Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,734. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $285,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

54,978
+2%since 1990
from 53,691 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,061 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 5,919 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+10%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
53K54K55K56K57K1990201020202024Fountain Valley
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,734
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,255 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,521
+28%since 1990
from $20,699 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$285,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,058
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $893 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
25.3% rent
4.1
−19%since 1990
from 5.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(42,025)
Black0.8%(415)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(4,161)
Asian17.9%(9,600)
Diversity Score54.8%(29,445)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(32,144)
Black1.1%(584)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(5,870)
Asian25.6%(14,100)
Diversity Score68%(37,373)
68
+24%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Valley, California?

Fountain Valley, California has about 54,978 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fountain Valley, California earns about $69,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Valley, California expensive?

In Fountain Valley, California, the median home is worth about $285,700, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Valley, California?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Valley, California?

About 4.3% of people in Fountain Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,287 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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