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Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County)

California · 26,663 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 $48,271. Population has fallen 52% since 1990, a loss of 28,668 residents. Median home value is $174,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,663
−52%since 1990
from 55,331 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,632 / sq mi
−52%since 1990
from 7,536 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.1
+10%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K32K41K49K58K1990201020202024Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County)
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,271
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,517 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,504
+48%since 1990
from $13,184 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $144,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $642 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
35.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−8%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(40,813)
Black8.5%(4,702)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(10,304)
Asian8.1%(4,499)
Diversity Score71.5%(39,583)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(15,592)
Black9.9%(2,632)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(5,726)
Asian4.6%(1,221)
Diversity Score68.9%(18,373)
Diversity Score
69
−4%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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SPRING VALLEY CDP (SAN DIEGO COUNTY) VS
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Income$93,479+94%
Home value$629,700+260%
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Income$125,107+159%
Home value$952,400+445%
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SPRING VALLEY CDP (SAN DIEGO COUNTY) VS
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Income$88,009+82%
Home value$705,400+303%
Population27,936−13%
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SPRING VALLEY CDP (SAN DIEGO COUNTY) VS
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Income$95,028+97%
Home value$812,000+364%
Population59,914+87%
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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 26,663 residents according to the 2000 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 $48,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California expensive?

In Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California?

About 8.6% of people in Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Valley CDP (San Diego County), California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28,668 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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