Sun Valley is a CDP located in Washoe County Nevada. Sun Valley has a 2024 population of 23,354. Sun Valley is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 10.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Sun Valley is $83,893 with a poverty rate of 16.92%. The median age in Sun Valley is 32.5 years: 32.7 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sun Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,955 | 56.88% |
| Other race | 5,782 | 25.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,874 | 12.62% |
| Native American | 573 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 260 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.37% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,920 | 3.29 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 3,425 | 4.07 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 1,673 | 1.41 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 988 | 3.99 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Male | 834 | 3.03 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
3.74
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,699 | 18.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,237 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 860 | 5.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 377 | 2.62% |
| High School Graduate | 4,168 | 28.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,067 | 14.36% |
| Some College | 2,985 | 20.74% |
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 | 7,165 | 5,947 | 850 |
| Hispanic | 6,249 | 2,788 | 276 |
| Other Race | 2,969 | 1,135 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 1,643 | 902 | 119 |
| Native American | 331 | 226 | 0 |
| Black | 242 | 242 | 9 |
| Asian | 126 | 117 | 58 |
| Islander | 60 | 60 | 36 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,189 | $44,886 | $55,150 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,542 | $145,256 | $57,115 |
| High School Graduate | $41,053 | $45,223 | $34,535 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,331 | $40,250 | $27,757 |
| Overall | $39,495 | $43,341 | $34,559 |
| Some College | $41,009 | $41,000 | $41,017 |
$39,495
Average Earnings
$43,341
Average Male
$34,559
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.41% of Sun Valley residents speak only English, while 34.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,812 | 1,827 | 15.47% |
| White | 9,375 | 1,665 | 17.76% |
| Other | 5,782 | 1,043 | 18.04% |
| Black | 247 | 230 | 93.12% |
| Multiple | 2,874 | 215 | 7.48% |
| Native | 573 | 87 | 15.18% |
| Islander | 84 | 17 | 20.24% |
| Asian | 260 | 3 | 1.15% |
16.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.17%
Male Poverty Rate
15.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun Valley is Black, with 93.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun Valley is Asian, with 1.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.74% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.99% |
| Some College | 8.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.56% |
| Male Employed | 6.79% |
| Female Employed | 2.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,914 | $89,529 |
| Households | $71,471 | $83,893 |
| Married Families | $87,922 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,669 | $53,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
926
Number of Veterans
879
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 374 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 267 |
| 75+ | 244 |
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 872 | 8.71% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 0.95% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 1.44% |
| Other Race | 16 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 8 | 5.84% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
44.4%
Born in Sun Valley
82.49%
Native Born
17.51%
Foreign Born
10.25%
Non Citizen
7.25%
Naturalized
82.49% of Sun Valley residents were born in the United States, with 44.4% having been born in Nevada. 10.25% 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 | 23,354 | 289 | 1.25% |
| 2023 | 23,065 | 290 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 22,775 | 153 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 22,622 | 1,443 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 21,179 | 20 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 21,159 | 476 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 20,683 | -418 | -1.98% |
| 2017 | 21,101 | 716 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 20,385 | 722 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 19,663 | 885 | 4.71% |
| 2014 | 18,778 | 86 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 18,692 | 178 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 18,514 | -489 | -2.57% |
| 2011 | 19,003 | -296 | -1.53% |
| 2010 | 19,299 | 0 | 0% |