Grass Valley is a city located in Nevada County California. Grass Valley has a 2024 population of 14,069. Grass Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,087 in 2020.
The average household income in Grass Valley is $68,164 with a poverty rate of 20.71%. The median age in Grass Valley is 49.6 years: 41.5 years for males, and 53.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grass Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,872 | 84.04% |
| Two or more races | 1,455 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 449 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 262 | 1.85% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,833 | 1.94 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Non Family | 3,751 | 1.17 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Married | 1,823 | 2.73 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 1,018 | 3.19 | 22.8 | 77.2 |
| Male | 241 | 2.71 | 23.7 | 76.3 |
2.8
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
39.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 733 | 6.79% |
| Associates Degree | 876 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,036 | 18.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,421 | 13.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,352 | 21.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 3,270 | 30.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,956 | 8,324 | 3,120 |
| Hispanic | 832 | 785 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 796 | 737 | 72 |
| Other Race | 341 | 301 | 130 |
| Asian | 241 | 130 | 67 |
| Black | 24 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 38.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,626 | $63,612 | $51,382 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,971 | $142,961 | $63,375 |
| High School Graduate | $35,590 | $40,911 | $25,764 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,585 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,235 | $53,370 | $36,500 |
| Some College | $37,656 | $33,563 | $39,514 |
$42,235
Average Earnings
$53,370
Average Male
$36,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.02% of Grass Valley residents speak only English, while 11.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,687 | 2,416 | 22.61% |
| Multiple | 1,438 | 297 | 20.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,185 | 120 | 10.13% |
| Black | 52 | 32 | 61.54% |
| Asian | 257 | 29 | 11.28% |
| Native | 32 | 13 | 40.63% |
| Other | 435 | 12 | 2.76% |
20.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.97%
Male Poverty Rate
21.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grass Valley is Black, with 61.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grass Valley is Other, with 2.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.55% |
| Some College | 23.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 61.62% |
| Female Employed | 5.73% |
| Male Employed | 3.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,839 | $86,261 |
| Households | $48,850 | $68,164 |
| Married Families | $77,202 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,625 | $49,995 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
911
Number of Veterans
766
Male Veterans
145
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 95 |
| World War II | 46 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 378 |
| 18 to 34 | 147 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 815 | 8.25% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 10.98% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 8.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.6%
Born in Grass Valley
91.71%
Native Born
8.29%
Foreign Born
3.5%
Non Citizen
4.79%
Naturalized
91.71% of Grass Valley residents were born in the United States, with 63.6% having been born in California. 3.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,047 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 14,052 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2027 | 14,056 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2026 | 14,060 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 14,065 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2024 | 14,069 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 14,074 | -64 | -0.45% |
| 2022 | 14,138 | -123 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 14,261 | 174 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 14,087 | 1,249 | 9.73% |
| 2019 | 12,838 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 12,828 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 12,832 | 31 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 12,801 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 12,808 | -31 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 12,839 | 57 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 12,782 | -17 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 12,799 | -53 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 12,852 | -24 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 12,876 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,922 | 1,874 | 20.71% |
| 1990 | 9,048 | 2,351 | 35.11% |
| 1980 | 6,697 | 1,548 | 30.06% |
| 1970 | 5,149 | 273 | 5.6% |
| 1960 | 4,876 | -407 | -7.7% |
| 1950 | 5,283 | -418 | -7.33% |
| 1940 | 5,701 | 1,884 | 49.36% |
| 1930 | 3,817 | -189 | -4.72% |
| 1920 | 4,006 | -514 | -11.37% |
| 1910 | 4,520 | -199 | -4.22% |
| 1900 | 4,719 | 4,265 | 939.43% |
| 1850 | 454 | -13,593 | -96.77% |