Spring Valley is a CDP located in San Diego County California. Spring Valley has a 2024 population of 33,211. Spring Valley is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 4.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,866 in 2020.
The average household income in Spring Valley is $118,007 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in Spring Valley is 35.4 years: 35.8 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spring Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,417 | 53.6% |
| Two or more races | 5,035 | 15.49% |
| Black or African American | 4,238 | 13.04% |
| Other race | 3,263 | 10.04% |
| Asian | 2,144 | 6.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 261 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 138 | 0.42% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,818 | 3.29 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 5,624 | 3.65 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Non Family | 2,059 | 1.57 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Female | 1,202 | 4.1 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 933 | 3.85 | 45 | 55 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,083 | 5.06% |
| Associates Degree | 2,571 | 12.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,963 | 18.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,206 | 10.31% |
| High School Graduate | 4,449 | 20.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 898 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 6,234 | 29.13% |
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 | 8,763 | 8,368 | 2,920 |
| Hispanic | 7,749 | 6,433 | 1,581 |
| 2+ Races | 2,621 | 2,455 | 801 |
| Black | 2,257 | 2,116 | 704 |
| Other Race | 2,180 | 1,728 | 333 |
| Asian | 1,653 | 1,551 | 622 |
| Islander | 227 | 227 | 26 |
| Native American | 124 | 92 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,974 | $85,444 | $55,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,647 | $115,481 | $79,038 |
| High School Graduate | $40,149 | $46,206 | $30,364 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,040 | $42,957 | $22,967 |
| Overall | $48,378 | $52,372 | $41,747 |
| Some College | $47,950 | $50,238 | $43,952 |
$48,378
Average Earnings
$52,372
Average Male
$41,747
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.77% of Spring Valley residents speak only English, while 40.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,208 | 1,554 | 36.93% |
| Hispanic | 12,870 | 1,316 | 10.23% |
| White | 11,447 | 1,055 | 9.22% |
| Other | 3,241 | 683 | 21.07% |
| Multiple | 5,001 | 229 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 2,144 | 125 | 5.83% |
| Native | 138 | 4 | 2.9% |
13.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.84%
Male Poverty Rate
14.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spring Valley is Black, with 36.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spring Valley is Native, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.69% |
| High School | 13.85% |
| Some College | 5.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.69% |
| Male Employed | 5.26% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,346 | $120,335 |
| Households | $98,099 | $118,007 |
| Married Families | $120,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,203 | $91,597 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
2,049
Number of Veterans
1,905
Male Veterans
144
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 742 |
| First Gulf War | 718 |
| Vietnam | 607 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 723 |
| 55 to 64 | 456 |
| 65 to 74 | 350 |
| 75+ | 301 |
| 18 to 34 | 219 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,333 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic | 612 | 6.46% |
| Black | 259 | 10.95% |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 4.85% |
| Asian | 113 | 6.65% |
| Other Race | 104 | 4.24% |
| Islander | 72 | 27.59% |
| Native American | 4 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
59.3%
Born in Spring Valley
79.63%
Native Born
20.37%
Foreign Born
6.79%
Non Citizen
13.59%
Naturalized
79.63% of Spring Valley residents were born in the United States, with 59.3% having been born in California. 6.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33,211 | 357 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 32,854 | 358 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 32,496 | -364 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 32,860 | 994 | 3.12% |
| 2020 | 31,866 | 216 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 31,650 | 59 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 31,591 | 1,152 | 3.78% |
| 2017 | 30,439 | 311 | 1.03% |
| 2016 | 30,128 | -264 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 30,392 | 551 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 29,841 | 576 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 29,265 | 554 | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 28,711 | 884 | 3.18% |
| 2011 | 27,827 | -378 | -1.34% |
| 2010 | 28,205 | 0 | 0% |