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West Puente Valley

California · 22,959 residents · 1.87 sq mi
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West Puente Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $455,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,959
+2%since 2000
from 22,589 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12,278 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 12,080 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+29%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024West Puente Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,934
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,923 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,346
+67%since 2000
from $12,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$455,400
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,688
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $816 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+90%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(713)
Black1.4%(311)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(18,298)
Asian14.4%(3,299)
Other1.8%(416)
Diversity Score43.4%(9,963)
Diversity Score
43
+13%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
35.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Puente Valley, California?

West Puente Valley, California has about 22,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Puente Valley, California earns about $78,934 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 $455,400, and the typical rent is about $1,688 a month.

How educated are people in West Puente Valley, California?

About 14.4% 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 10.5% 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 2,705 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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