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Searles Valley

California · 1,739 residents · 10.497 sq mi
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Searles Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,147. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,700. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,739
−8%since 2000
from 1,885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Searles Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,147
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,927
+12%since 2000
from $16,861 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.4%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+74%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(1,454)
Black1.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(305)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(752)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(1,257)
Black3.6%(62)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(293)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other5.8%(101)
Diversity Score54.7%(952)
Diversity Score
55
+37%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searles Valley, California?

Searles Valley, California has about 1,739 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Searles Valley, California earns about $35,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Searles Valley, California expensive?

In Searles Valley, California, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Searles Valley, California?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Searles Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Searles Valley, California?

About 30.6% of people in Searles Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Searles Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Searles Valley, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 985 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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