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Spring Valley

Texas · 3,715 residents · 1.215 sq mi
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Spring Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $405,400. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 175% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,715
+10%since 2009
from 3,373 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
3,058 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 2,776 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+2%since 2009
from 42.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,402
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $134,833 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,813
+1%since 2009
from $65,377 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $373,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,544 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.8% in 2009
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+7%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,116)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(122)
Asian2.5%(84)
Other1%(35)
Diversity Score18.1%(609)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(3,163)
Black0.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(286)
Asian5%(187)
Other0.9%(33)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,214)
Diversity Score
33
+81%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 96.1% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
72.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Texas?

Spring Valley, Texas has about 3,715 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Valley, Texas earns about $136,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, Texas expensive?

In Spring Valley, Texas, the median home is worth about $405,400, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Texas?

About 75.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, Texas?

About 3.2% of people in Spring Valley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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