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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spring Valley

New York · 25,464 residents · 2.008 sq mi
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Spring Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,311. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $132,700. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,464
+17%since 1990
from 21,802 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,681 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 10,858 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
29.4
−3%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K27K31K34K1990201020202024Spring Valley
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,311
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,757 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,861
+8%since 1990
from $13,714 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.7%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,700
−38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $622 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 36.1% in 1990
68.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−34%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(10,759)
Black43.1%(9,392)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,522)
Asian5.1%(1,105)
Diversity Score77.3%(16,843)
2000
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(7,866)
Black42.9%(10,936)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(3,921)
Asian5.4%(1,387)
Diversity Score82.3%(20,946)
Diversity Score
82
+6%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Spring Valley, New York?

Spring Valley, New York has about 25,464 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spring Valley, New York?

The typical household in Spring Valley, New York earns about $41,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, New York expensive?

In Spring Valley, New York, the median home is worth about $132,700, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, New York?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, New York?

About 18.7% of people in Spring Valley, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Valley, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Valley, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,662 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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