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Sun Valley

Nevada · 21,178 residents · 14.574 sq mi
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Sun Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,503. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,178
+9%since 2000
from 19,461 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,453 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+9%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K14K17K20K24K1990201020202024Sun Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,503
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,956
+45%since 2000
from $15,171 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(13,675)
Black2.1%(411)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(4,113)
Asian2.1%(418)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(9,989)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(8,444)
Black1.2%(261)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(10,728)
Asian1.7%(364)
Other6.1%(1,282)
Diversity Score72%(15,258)
Diversity Score
72
+40%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+117%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sun Valley, Nevada?

Sun Valley, Nevada has about 21,178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sun Valley, Nevada?

The typical household in Sun Valley, Nevada earns about $56,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sun Valley, Nevada expensive?

In Sun Valley, Nevada, the median home is worth about $190,600, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Sun Valley, Nevada?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sun Valley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sun Valley, Nevada?

About 15.2% of people in Sun Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sun Valley, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Sun Valley, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,787 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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