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West Puente Valley

California · 22,636 residents · 1.87 sq mi
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West Puente Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $406,800. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,636
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22,589 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12,105 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12,080 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
+12%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024West Puente Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,097
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,923 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,317
+27%since 2000
from $12,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,800
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,614
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $816 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+116%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(1,087)
Black1.7%(381)
Hispanic / Latino85.5%(19,365)
Asian7.1%(1,615)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31%(7,017)
Diversity Score
31
−19%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
41.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Puente Valley, California?

West Puente Valley, California has about 22,636 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Puente Valley, California earns about $62,097 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 $406,800, and the typical rent is about $1,614 a month.

How educated are people in West Puente Valley, California?

About 11.0% 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 11.8% 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 2,382 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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