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Squirrel Mountain Valley

California · 760 residents · 1.801 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 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 $302,700. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
760
+53%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
422 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+6%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2755658561K1K2000201020202024Squirrel Mountain Valley
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,021
−3%since 2000
from $31,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
14.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(629)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(50)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other1.9%(15)
Diversity Score24.4%(185)
Diversity Score
24
+75%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−9%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

Squirrel Mountain Valley, California has about 760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Squirrel Mountain Valley, California expensive?

In Squirrel Mountain Valley, California, the median home is worth about $302,700, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California?

About 10.4% 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 14.3% of people in Squirrel Mountain Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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