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Valley Springs

California · 910 residents · 0.84 sq mi
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Valley Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,786. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 1,650 residents. 13% 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 $286,200. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
910
−64%since 2000
from 2,560 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 3,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5812K3K4K5K2000201020202024Valley Springs
2024910
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,786
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,936
−29%since 2000
from $19,670 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
−7%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.4%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+72%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
RELATED:See current rent listings in Valley Springs on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,124)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(275)
Asian1.4%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(756)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.6%(397)
Diversity Score
44
+48%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−32%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.8%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
31.2%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.3%
+27.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Springs, California?

Valley Springs, California has about 910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Springs, California?

The typical household in Valley Springs, California earns about $45,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Springs, California expensive?

In Valley Springs, California, the median home is worth about $286,200.

How educated are people in Valley Springs, California?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Springs, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Springs, California?

About 25.2% of people in Valley Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

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