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Penn Valley

California · 1,593 residents · 2.121 sq mi
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Penn Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,874. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,593
+15%since 2000
from 1,387 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
751 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+17%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9711K1K2K2K1990201020202024Penn Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,874
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,537
+102%since 2000
from $16,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,336
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,256)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(62)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(204)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,239)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(172)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other4.4%(70)
Diversity Score38%(605)
Diversity Score
38
+158%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.2 min
+133%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% 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
1.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penn Valley, California?

Penn Valley, California has about 1,593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Penn Valley, California earns about $44,874 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penn Valley, California expensive?

In Penn Valley, California, the typical rent is about $1,336 a month.

How educated are people in Penn Valley, California?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Penn Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penn Valley, California?

About 2.4% of people in Penn Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penn Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Penn Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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