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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Scotts Valley

California · 11,385 residents · 4.618 sq mi
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Scotts Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,449. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $394,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,385
+32%since 1990
from 8,615 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,465 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 1,866 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+3%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K12K13K1990201020202024Scotts Valley
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,449
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,201 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,684
+66%since 1990
from $21,514 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$394,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,177
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $901 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
25.1% rent
5.4
−17%since 1990
from 6.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(8,089)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(442)
Asian4.9%(426)
Diversity Score24.7%(2,128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(9,694)
Black0.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(729)
Asian4.5%(517)
Diversity Score26.9%(3,060)
27
+9%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 28.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotts Valley, California?

Scotts Valley, California has about 11,385 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scotts Valley, California earns about $72,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotts Valley, California expensive?

In Scotts Valley, California, the median home is worth about $394,500, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Scotts Valley, California?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Scotts Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotts Valley, California?

About 2.5% of people in Scotts Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotts Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotts Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,770 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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