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Meadow Valley

California · 453 residents · 8.52 sq mi
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Meadow Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,192. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,800. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
453
−21%since 2000
from 575 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.8
+32%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3214435656878092000201020202024Meadow Valley
2024363
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,192
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,127
+129%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−33%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(382)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(29)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(95)
Diversity Score
21
+87%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadow Valley, California?

Meadow Valley, California has about 453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meadow Valley, California earns about $100,192 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 $253,800.

How educated are people in Meadow Valley, California?

About 29.1% 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 4.0% of people in Meadow Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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