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Vallecito

California · 562 residents · 3.355 sq mi
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Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $705,800. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
+32%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+17%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
732834927019112000201020202024Vallecito
2024562
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$50,912
+171%since 2000
from $18,779 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+26%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services15.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$705,800
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(402)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(8)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.9%(185)
Diversity Score55.2%(310)
Diversity Score
55
+747%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+97%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 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
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.3%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−57.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vallecito, California?

Vallecito, California has about 562 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Vallecito, California expensive?

In Vallecito, California, the median home is worth about $705,800.

How educated are people in Vallecito, California?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vallecito, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vallecito, California?

About 7.5% of people in Vallecito, 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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