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Searles Valley

California · 1,565 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 $31,445. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 320 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,200. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,565
−17%since 2000
from 1,885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Searles Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,445
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,904
+24%since 2000
from $16,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+142%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(987)
Black5.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(347)
Asian1%(15)
Other5.6%(87)
Diversity Score65.1%(1,018)
Diversity Score
65
+63%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−19%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Searles Valley, California?

Searles Valley, California has about 1,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Searles Valley, California earns about $31,445 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 $58,200, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Searles Valley, California?

About 10.2% 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 31.4% 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 1,159 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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