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Vallecito

California · 442 residents · 3.355 sq mi
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Vallecito has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $340,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
+4%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
132 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+2%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
732834927019112000201020202024Vallecito
2024562
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$19,197
+2%since 2000
from $18,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services12.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$340,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
7.7
+69%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(368)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7%(31)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(91)
Diversity Score
21
+215%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−14%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.2%
+43.1 ptssince 2011
from 37.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.2%
+42.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Female
64.4%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.5%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vallecito, California?

Vallecito, California has about 442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vallecito, California?

The typical household in Vallecito, California earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vallecito, California expensive?

In Vallecito, California, the median home is worth about $340,500.

How educated are people in Vallecito, California?

About 14.0% 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 12.9% 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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