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Squirrel Mountain Valley

California · 1,108 residents · 1.801 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 610 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,600. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
+122%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
615 / sq mi
+122%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
+14%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2755658561K1K2000201020202024Squirrel Mountain Valley
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$42,404
+33%since 2000
from $31,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+7%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance32.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical32.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(445)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(901)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(198)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.3%(425)
Diversity Score
38
+175%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

Squirrel Mountain Valley, California has about 1,108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Squirrel Mountain Valley, California expensive?

In Squirrel Mountain Valley, California, the median home is worth about $375,600.

How educated are people in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

About 2.1% of people in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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