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Valley Springs

California · 3,553 residents · 0.84 sq mi
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Valley Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,286. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $358,900. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,553
+39%since 2000
from 2,560 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,230 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 3,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,286
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,390
+44%since 2000
from $19,670 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+43%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,850)
Black0.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(454)
Asian1.9%(68)
Other1.2%(42)
Diversity Score37.2%(1,321)
Diversity Score
37
+26%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Springs, California?

Valley Springs, California has about 3,553 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Springs, California earns about $69,286 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 $358,900, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Springs, California?

About 13.3% 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 7.9% of people in Valley Springs, California live below the federal poverty line.

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