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Little Valley

California · 60 residents · 0.42 sq mi
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Little Valley is a city of 60 people in California. At a median age of 64.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has more than tripled since 2023, adding 46 people. Households here earn about 60% less than in California as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
+329%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
+329%since 2023
from 34 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.5
−6%since 2023
from 68.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.42 sq mi
Population, 2015 – 2024
325476991201520202024Little Valley
202460
201520202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.7%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345%(3)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4428.3%(17)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.7%(1)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410%(6)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7445%(27)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,306
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,273
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−28.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
−43%since 2023
from 0.500 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance91.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical91.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
79.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.57 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(8)
Diversity Score
36
−38%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(2)
Ancestry
German15%(9)
Irish13.3%(8)
Dutch6.7%(4)
Scottish6.7%(4)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
4.3%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
91.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
Female
66.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
60.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+31.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
81.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
93.3%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
93.3%
+29.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40%(8)
Married55%(11)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5%(1)
Women 15+
Never married7.5%(3)
Married62.5%(25)
Widowed20%(8)
Divorced10%(4)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
50.0%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
95.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
0.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era78.6%(11)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 14 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Valley, California?

Little Valley, California has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Valley, California earns about $39,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Little Valley, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Little Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Valley, California?

About 21.7% of people in Little 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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