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West Puente Valley

California · 22,495 residents · 1.87 sq mi
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West Puente Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $632,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,495
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22,589 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12,029 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12,080 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+37%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024West Puente Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,279
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,923 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,021
+103%since 2000
from $12,806 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+18%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$632,300
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,342
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $816 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+136%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(1,659)
Black2.2%(499)
Hispanic / Latino81.5%(18,416)
Asian7.7%(1,743)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(8,666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(567)
Black0.9%(197)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(17,982)
Asian14.8%(3,338)
Other1.8%(411)
Diversity Score42.2%(9,502)
Diversity Score
42
+10%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
38.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 25.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 66.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Puente Valley, California?

West Puente Valley, California has about 22,495 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Puente Valley, California?

The typical household in West Puente Valley, California earns about $88,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Puente Valley, California expensive?

In West Puente Valley, California, the median home is worth about $632,300, and the typical rent is about $2,342 a month.

How educated are people in West Puente Valley, California?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Puente Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Puente Valley, California?

About 13.2% of people in West Puente Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Puente Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, West Puente Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,241 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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