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West Puente Valley

California · 20,254 residents · 1.87 sq mi
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West Puente Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,641. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $157,700. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,254
−10%vs 2000
vs 22,589 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,831 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 12,080 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
27.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 29.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,641
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,923 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,429
−26%vs 2000
vs $12,806 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $151,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $816 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+31%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(13,049)
Black4.4%(896)
Hispanic / Latino73.9%(14,974)
Asian8.6%(1,732)
Other22.6%(4,577)
Diversity Score82.8%(16,765)
Diversity Score
83
+116%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Puente Valley, California?

West Puente Valley, California has about 20,254 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Puente Valley, California earns about $39,641 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in West Puente Valley, California?

About 5.4% 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 10.8% of people in West Puente Valley, 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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