Valley Center is a CDP located in San Diego County California. Valley Center has a 2024 population of 11,204. Valley Center is currently growing at a rate of 1.24% annually but its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,320 in 2020.
The average household income in Valley Center is $136,342 with a poverty rate of 14.25%. The median age in Valley Center is 39.2 years: 36.8 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valley Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,292 | 66.72% |
| Two or more races | 2,305 | 21.09% |
| Other race | 681 | 6.23% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 208 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 134 | 1.23% |
| 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 | 3,121 | 3.48 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 1,954 | 3.68 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 617 | 1.53 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Female | 431 | 5.13 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 119 | 4.3 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 465 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 470 | 6.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,668 | 22.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 707 | 9.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,421 | 19.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 528 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 2,088 | 28.42% |
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 | 4,172 | 3,900 | 1,665 |
| Hispanic | 2,163 | 1,493 | 263 |
| 2+ Races | 1,394 | 1,006 | 300 |
| Other Race | 369 | 226 | 98 |
| Black | 290 | 287 | 101 |
| Asian | 187 | 187 | 104 |
| Native American | 109 | 107 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,574 | $44,191 | $41,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,546 | $146,450 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,485 | $52,798 | $28,849 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,375 | $0 | $28,696 |
| Overall | $46,574 | $59,946 | $33,203 |
| Some College | $54,274 | $59,526 | $43,750 |
$46,574
Average Earnings
$59,946
Average Male
$33,203
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.45% of Valley Center residents speak only English, while 25.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,968 | 608 | 15.32% |
| White | 5,424 | 492 | 9.07% |
| Black | 309 | 279 | 90.29% |
| Multiple | 2,252 | 109 | 4.84% |
| Other | 612 | 66 | 10.78% |
| Asian | 208 | 40 | 19.23% |
14.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.03%
Male Poverty Rate
17.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley Center is Black, with 90.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley Center is Multiple, with 4.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.06% |
| Some College | 11.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.54% |
| High School | 8.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.6% |
| Male Employed | 7.4% |
| Female Employed | 3.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,574 | $146,992 |
| Households | $104,115 | $136,342 |
| Married Families | $126,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,392 | $66,598 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
638
Number of Veterans
604
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 106 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 235 |
| 65 to 74 | 198 |
| 18 to 34 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 6.52% |
| Black | 115 | 37.22% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 6.16% |
| Asian | 24 | 12.83% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 18 | 15.93% |
| Other Race | 12 | 2.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
57.32%
Born in Valley Center
81.66%
Native Born
18.34%
Foreign Born
6.54%
Non Citizen
11.79%
Naturalized
81.66% of Valley Center residents were born in the United States, with 57.32% having been born in California. 6.54% 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 | 11,204 | 137 | 1.24% |
| 2023 | 11,067 | 138 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 10,929 | -506 | -4.43% |
| 2021 | 11,435 | 115 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 11,320 | 243 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 11,077 | 2,018 | 22.28% |
| 2018 | 9,059 | -783 | -7.96% |
| 2017 | 9,842 | 59 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 9,783 | -478 | -4.66% |
| 2015 | 10,261 | 389 | 3.94% |
| 2014 | 9,872 | -840 | -7.84% |
| 2013 | 10,712 | 1,258 | 13.31% |
| 2012 | 9,454 | 73 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 9,381 | 104 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 9,277 | 0 | 0% |