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Valley Springs

California · 3,779 residents · 0.84 sq mi
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Valley Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,528. Population has grown 48% 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 $330,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,779
+48%since 2000
from 2,560 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
4,499 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 3,048 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,528
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,279
+54%since 2000
from $19,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,602
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(2,649)
Black1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(690)
Asian3%(114)
Other2.9%(108)
Diversity Score52.3%(1,978)
Diversity Score
52
+77%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Springs, California?

Valley Springs, California has about 3,779 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Springs, California earns about $81,528 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 $330,700, and the typical rent is about $1,602 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Springs, California?

About 14.2% 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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