CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County)

California · 55,331 residents · 7.342 sq mi

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Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,517. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 28,668 residents. Median home value is $144,200.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

55,331

+108%vs 2000

vs 26,663 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

7,536 / sq mi

+108%vs 2000

vs 3,632 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.1

−9%vs 2000

vs 33.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202432K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,517

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $48,271 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,184

−32%vs 2000

vs $19,504 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.1%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$144,200

+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $174,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$642

+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $792 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.5%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 64.3% in 2000

34.5% rent

Afford Score

3.9

+9%vs 2000

vs 3.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic58.5%(15,592)

Black9.9%(2,632)

Hispanic / Latino21.5%(5,726)

Asian4.6%(1,221)

Other0%

Diversity Score68.9%(18,373)

1990

White, non-Hispanic73.8%(40,813)

Black8.5%(4,702)

Hispanic / Latino18.6%(10,304)

Asian8.1%(4,499)

Other9.6%(5,317)

Diversity Score71.5%(39,583)

Diversity Score

+4%vs 2000

vs 69 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.1%

−3.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

80.9%

−3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.1%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

24.1 min

+28%vs 2000

vs 18.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California?

Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California has about 55,331 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California?

The typical household in Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California earns about $36,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.