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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Grass Valley

California · 9,048 residents · 5.996 sq mi
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Grass Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,966. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,874 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $115,600. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,048
−17%vs 2000
vs 10,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,509 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,966
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,182 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,078
−28%vs 2000
vs $16,877 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$115,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$486
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $650 in 2000
US average: $450
41.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.0% in 2000
58.8% rent
5.5
+9%vs 2000
vs 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(9,628)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(717)
Asian1.1%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(2,084)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,752)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(349)
Asian0.9%(79)
Other2.3%(211)
Diversity Score16.3%(1,477)
16
−14%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.7%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Grass Valley, California?

Grass Valley, California has about 9,048 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Grass Valley, California earns about $20,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grass Valley, California expensive?

In Grass Valley, California, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Grass Valley, California?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grass Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grass Valley, California?

About 13.8% of people in Grass 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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