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Meadow Valley

California · 363 residents · 8.52 sq mi
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Meadow Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,324. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 212 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $306,400. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
363
−37%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+41%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3214435656878092000201020202024Meadow Valley
2024363
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,324
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,627
+116%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−19%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,168
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.4%
+40.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+33%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(528)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(24)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(65)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(344)
Black3.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(46)
Diversity Score
13
+12%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
50.0%
+46.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.6%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 47.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2016
from 80.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2016
from 20.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadow Valley, California?

Meadow Valley, California has about 363 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meadow Valley, California earns about $61,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadow Valley, California expensive?

In Meadow Valley, California, the median home is worth about $306,400, and the typical rent is about $1,168 a month.

How educated are people in Meadow Valley, California?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Meadow Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadow Valley, California?

About 0.0% of people in Meadow Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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