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Squirrel Mountain Valley

California · 547 residents · 1.801 sq mi
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Squirrel Mountain Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $368,600. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
+10%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
304 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.3
+9%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2755658561K1K2000201020202024Squirrel Mountain Valley
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,438
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2019
Per capita income
$31,609
−1%since 2000
from $31,909 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,600
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+68%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(502)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(62)
Diversity Score
11
−19%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

Squirrel Mountain Valley, California has about 547 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

The typical household in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California earns about $68,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Squirrel Mountain Valley, California expensive?

In Squirrel Mountain Valley, California, the median home is worth about $368,600, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

About 24.5% 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 0.0% of people in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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