Searles Valley is a CDP located in San Bernardino County California. Searles Valley has a 2024 population of 1,712. Searles Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually but its population has increased by 3.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,647 in 2020.
The average household income in Searles Valley is $76,957 with a poverty rate of 18.06%. The median age in Searles Valley is 33.3 years: 34.4 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Searles Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,243 | 73.2% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 14.78% |
| Other race | 132 | 7.77% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 21 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 600 | 2.83 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 280 | 3.41 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 198 | 1.18 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Male | 65 | 4.85 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Female | 57 | 3.4 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 7.51% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 9.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 10.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 387 | 39.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 256 | 25.99% |
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 | 659 | 578 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 223 | 201 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 127 | 24 |
| Other Race | 68 | 64 | 15 |
| Asian | 21 | 17 | 13 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,917 | $35,750 | $58,194 |
| Graduate Degree | $136,250 | $136,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $60,563 | $81,181 | $44,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,431 | $0 | $16,944 |
| Overall | $45,441 | $63,158 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $39,000 | $63,947 | $22,273 |
$45,441
Average Earnings
$63,158
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.93% of Searles Valley residents speak only English, while 6.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,072 | 192 | 17.91% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 84 | 22.83% |
| Asian | 21 | 13 | 61.9% |
| Other | 121 | 10 | 8.26% |
| Multiple | 251 | 8 | 3.19% |
| Black | 38 | 5 | 13.16% |
18.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.85%
Male Poverty Rate
18.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Searles Valley is Asian, with 61.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Searles Valley is Multiple, with 3.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.71% |
| High School | 16.8% |
| Some College | 9.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 79.41% |
| Female Employed | 1.32% |
| Male Employed | 0.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,844 | $81,650 |
| Households | $65,625 | $76,957 |
| Married Families | $81,184 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,269 | $59,288 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
71
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 7.37% |
| Native American | 7 | 70% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3.03% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
69.96%
Born in Searles Valley
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
97.53% of Searles Valley residents were born in the United States, with 69.96% having been born in California. 1.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,712 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 1,714 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,716 | 119 | 7.45% |
| 2021 | 1,597 | -50 | -3.04% |
| 2020 | 1,647 | -42 | -2.49% |
| 2019 | 1,689 | 43 | 2.61% |
| 2018 | 1,646 | 54 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1,592 | 10 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 1,582 | -32 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 1,614 | 17 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 1,597 | -80 | -4.77% |
| 2013 | 1,677 | -56 | -3.23% |
| 2012 | 1,733 | -79 | -4.36% |
| 2011 | 1,812 | 73 | 4.2% |
| 2010 | 1,739 | 0 | 0% |