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Spring Valley

Minnesota · 2,447 residents · 2.958 sq mi
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Spring Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,447
−3%since 2000
from 2,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Spring Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,083
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,580
+59%since 2000
from $16,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,481)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,305)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(22)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other4.9%(120)
Diversity Score17%(416)
Diversity Score
17
+1038%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Minnesota?

Spring Valley, Minnesota has about 2,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring Valley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Spring Valley, Minnesota earns about $51,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, Minnesota expensive?

In Spring Valley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Minnesota?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, Minnesota?

About 8.6% of people in Spring Valley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Valley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Valley, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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