Valley Center, CA

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Valley Center Overview

10,929
TOTAL POPULATION
5,078
MALE POPULATION
5,851
FEMALE POPULATION
86.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,821
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,574
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$104,115
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
47.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
52.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,838
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Valley Center Zip Codes

Valley Center Area Codes

Race in Valley Center

The most populous races in Valley Center are White / Caucasian (7,292 | 66.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4,154 | 38.0%), and Two or more Races (2,305 | 21.1%).
Race in Valley Center
Race# Population% Population
Asian2081.9%
Black / African American3092.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,15438.0%
Native / Alaskan1341.2%
White / Caucasian7,29266.7%
Two or more Races2,30521.1%
Some other Race6816.2%
Total10,929100.0%

Ancestry in Valley Center

The most populous ancestries reported in Valley Center are Mexican (3,827 | 35.0%), German (1,401 | 12.8%), English (1,102 | 10.1%), Irish (896 | 8.2%), and American (467 | 4.3%), together accounting for 70.4% of all Valley Center residents.
Ancestry in Valley Center
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4674.3%
Arab290.3%
Armenian120.1%
Bhutanese210.2%
British890.8%
Burmese310.3%
Canadian80.1%
Central American180.2%
Cherokee330.3%
Chickasaw370.3%
Croatian470.4%
Cuban1401.3%
Czech30.0%
Danish910.8%
Dutch510.5%
English1,10210.1%
European560.5%
Finnish340.3%
French1831.7%
French Canadian880.8%
German1,40112.8%
Greek470.4%
Guatemalan180.2%
Hungarian170.2%
Indian (Asian)1701.6%
Iranian460.4%
Irish8968.2%
Iroquois80.1%
Italian2782.5%
Korean4243.9%
Lithuanian360.3%
Mexican3,82735.0%
Mexican American Indian370.3%
Native Hawaiian210.2%
Norwegian2232.0%
Polish390.4%
Portuguese860.8%
Puerto Rican340.3%
Russian1131.0%
Scandinavian380.4%
Scotch-Irish1311.2%
Scottish3102.8%
Shoshone160.2%
Spaniard470.4%
Spanish430.4%
Sri Lankan340.3%
Swedish1431.3%
Syrian170.2%
Tlingit-Haida120.1%
Welsh330.3%
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Immigrants in Valley Center

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Valley Center came from Latin America (1,480 | 13.5%), Central America (1,372 | 12.6%), Mexico (1,363 | 12.5%), Asia (228 | 2.1%), and Europe (219 | 2.0%), together accounting for 42.7% of all Valley Center residents.
Immigrants in Valley Center
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia2282.1%
Canada770.7%
Caribbean1081.0%
Central America1,37212.6%
China400.4%
Cuba170.2%
Eastern Asia400.4%
Eastern Europe650.6%
Europe2192.0%
Germany150.1%
Greece250.2%
Guatemala90.1%
Haiti910.8%
Iran250.2%
Latin America1,48013.5%
Mexico1,36312.5%
Northern Europe1141.0%
Norway240.2%
Philippines1451.3%
Russia650.6%
South Central Asia250.2%
South Eastern Asia1631.5%
Southern Europe250.2%
Vietnam180.2%
Western Europe150.1%
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Sex and Age in Valley Center

Sex and Age in Valley Center

The most populous age groups in Valley Center are 30 to 34 Years (566 | 11.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (517 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Valley Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years416 (8.2%)516 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Years296 (5.8%)286 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years277 (5.4%)418 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years385 (7.6%)310 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years161 (3.2%)517 (8.8%)
25 to 29 Years311 (6.1%)238 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years566 (11.2%)413 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years189 (3.7%)223 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years329 (6.5%)251 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years213 (4.2%)269 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years281 (5.5%)313 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years205 (4.0%)405 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years370 (7.3%)361 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years363 (7.1%)324 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years318 (6.3%)491 (8.4%)
75 to 79 Years163 (3.2%)348 (5.9%)
80 to 84 Years112 (2.2%)82 (1.4%)
85 Years and over123 (2.4%)86 (1.5%)
Total5,078 (100.0%)5,851 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Valley Center

Median Family Size in Valley Center

The median family size in Valley Center is 3.55 persons per family, with single male/father families (119 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.73 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,954 | 78.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.51 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Valley Center
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,954 (78.0%)3.51
Single Male/Father119 (4.8%)3.73
Single Female/Mother431 (17.2%)3.69
Total Families2,504 (100.0%)3.55

Median Household Size in Valley Center

The median household size in Valley Center is 3.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (431 | 13.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.13 persons per household. non-family households (617 | 19.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.53 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Valley Center
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,954 (62.6%)3.68
Single Male/Father119 (3.8%)4.30
Single Female/Mother431 (13.8%)5.13
Non-family617 (19.8%)1.53
Total Households3,121 (100.0%)3.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Valley Center

Out of a total of 3,121 households in Valley Center, 2,504 (80.2%) are family households, while 617 (19.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 855, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 401.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Valley Center
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-401 (12.9%)
2-Person Households855 (27.4%)179 (5.7%)
3-Person Households487 (15.6%)22 (0.7%)
4-Person Households405 (13.0%)15 (0.5%)
5-Person Households327 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households264 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households166 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,504 (80.2%)617 (19.8%)

Female Fertility in Valley Center

Fertility by Age in Valley Center

Average fertility rate in Valley Center is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Valley Center
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years83 (77.6%)71.0
35 to 50 years24 (22.4%)31.0
Total107 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Valley Center

74.8% of women with births (107) in Valley Center are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Valley Center
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years56 (67.5%)27 (32.5%)
35 to 50 years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80 (74.8%)27 (25.2%)

Fertility by Education in Valley Center

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Valley Center
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School56 (52.3%)90.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree51 (47.7%)98.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total107 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Valley Center

25.2% of women with births in Valley Center are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 52.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Valley Center
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree24 (47.1%)27 (52.9%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80 (74.8%)27 (25.2%)

Income in Valley Center

Income Overview in Valley Center

Per Capita Income in Valley Center is $40,821, while median incomes of families and households are $112,574 and $104,115 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,929$40,821
Median Family Income2,504$112,574
Mean Family Income2,504$146,992
Median Household Income3,121$104,115
Mean Household Income3,121$136,342
Income Deficit2,504$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,92947.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,92952.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,9290.45

Earnings by Sex in Valley Center

Average Earnings in Valley Center are $40,022, $57,031 for men and $30,088 for women, a difference of 47.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Valley Center
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,634 (52.6%)$57,031
Female2,377 (47.4%)$30,088
Total5,011 (100.0%)$40,022

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Valley Center

The most common earnings brackets in Valley Center are $100,000+ for men (638 | 24.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (465 | 19.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Valley Center
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less30 (1.1%)206 (8.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99930 (1.1%)22 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499245 (9.3%)57 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99932 (1.2%)42 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49982 (3.1%)20 (0.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (0.0%)112 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49964 (2.4%)34 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (0.6%)44 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49960 (2.3%)99 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999115 (4.4%)83 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999138 (5.2%)465 (19.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999194 (7.4%)144 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99940 (1.5%)129 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999149 (5.7%)60 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99931 (1.2%)101 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99977 (2.9%)168 (7.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999219 (8.3%)149 (6.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99963 (2.4%)112 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999410 (15.6%)128 (5.4%)
$100,000+638 (24.2%)202 (8.5%)
Total2,634 (100.0%)2,377 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Valley Center

Average earnings in Valley Center are $59,946 for men and $33,203 for women, a difference of 44.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $146,450, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $44,191. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,750, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,696.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Valley Center
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$52,798$28,849
College or Associate's Degree$59,526$43,750
Bachelor's Degree$44,191$41,667
Graduate Degree$146,450$0
Total$59,946$33,203

Family Income in Valley Center

Family Income Brackets in Valley Center

According to the Valley Center family income data, there are 586 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Valley Center
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000803.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991506.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991787.1%
$35,000 to $49,999933.7%
$50,000 to $74,99932312.9%
$75,000 to $99,99927511.0%
$100,000 to $149,99953321.3%
$150,000 to $199,99928811.5%
$200,000+58623.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Valley Center

5-person families (300 | 12.0%) account for the highest median family income in Valley Center with $166,444 per family, while 2-person families (1,024 | 40.9%) have the highest median income of $64,423 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Valley Center
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,024 (40.9%)$128,846
3-Person Families520 (20.8%)$85,975
4-Person Families407 (16.3%)$88,708
5-Person Families300 (12.0%)$166,444
6-Person Families139 (5.6%)$0
7+ Person Families114 (4.5%)$0
Total2,504 (100.0%)$112,574

Family Income by Number of Earners in Valley Center

The median family income in Valley Center is $112,574, with families comprising 3+ earners (376) having the highest median family income of $232,935, while families with 1 earner (933) have the lowest median family income of $80,795, accounting for 15.0% and 37.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Valley Center
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners425 (17.0%)$85,280
1 Earner933 (37.3%)$80,795
2 Earners770 (30.7%)$126,875
3+ Earners376 (15.0%)$232,935
Total2,504 (100.0%)$112,574

Household Income in Valley Center

Household Income Brackets in Valley Center

With 674 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Valley Center, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 44 households (1.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Valley Center
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000531.7%
$10,000 to $14,999441.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992126.8%
$25,000 to $34,99934611.1%
$35,000 to $49,999782.5%
$50,000 to $74,99942413.6%
$75,000 to $99,99935011.2%
$100,000 to $149,99963420.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993069.8%
$200,000+67421.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Valley Center

The median household income in Valley Center is $104,115, with the highest median household income of $125,673 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,161 households (37.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 61 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Valley Center
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years61 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years598 (19.2%)$83,654
45 to 64 Years1,161 (37.2%)$125,673
65+ Years1,301 (41.7%)$84,309
Total3,121 (100.0%)$104,115

Poverty in Valley Center

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Center

With 11.0% poverty level for males and 17.1% for females among the residents of Valley Center, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 170 males (48.6%) and 148 females (43.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years170 (48.6%)35 (8.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)148 (43.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)37 (29.6%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)202 (32.5%)
25 to 34 Years97 (11.1%)58 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years48 (9.3%)2 (0.4%)
45 to 54 Years23 (4.7%)76 (13.1%)
55 to 64 Years51 (8.9%)34 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years153 (22.5%)263 (32.3%)
75 Years and over8 (2.0%)113 (21.9%)
Total550 (11.0%)968 (17.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Center

According to the poverty statistics in Valley Center, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Valley Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years180 (51.4%)363 (91.2%)
5 Years37 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years301 (100.0%)195 (56.9%)
12 to 14 Years213 (100.0%)286 (100.0%)
15 Years31 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years155 (100.0%)88 (70.4%)
18 to 24 Years357 (100.0%)420 (67.5%)
25 to 34 Years780 (88.9%)593 (91.1%)
35 to 44 Years470 (90.7%)472 (99.6%)
45 to 54 Years471 (95.3%)506 (86.9%)
55 to 64 Years524 (91.1%)732 (95.6%)
65 to 74 Years528 (77.5%)552 (67.7%)
75 Years and over390 (98.0%)403 (78.1%)
Total4,437 (89.0%)4,701 (82.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Valley Center

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Valley Center show that 11.1% or 216 of the total 1,954 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 32.6%, comprising of 60 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Valley Center
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,151 (88.1%)156 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children124 (67.4%)60 (32.6%)
5 or more Children59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,738 (88.9%)216 (11.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Valley Center

According to the poverty data in Valley Center, 14.3% or 17 single-father households and 10.7% or 46 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (23.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (42.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Valley Center
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children17 (23.9%)19 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)27 (42.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (14.3%)46 (10.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Valley Center

The poverty data for Valley Center shows that 216 of the married-couple family households (11.1%) and 63 of the single-parent households (11.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (32.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (25.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Valley Center
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children156 (11.9%)36 (13.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children60 (32.6%)27 (25.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (11.1%)63 (11.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Valley Center

Employment by Class of Employer in Valley Center

Among the 4,623 employed individuals in Valley Center, private company employees (3,015 | 65.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (598 | 12.9%), and self-employed (incorporated) (500 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Valley Center
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,01565.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)50010.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)59812.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1623.5%
Local Government Employees1783.8%
State Government Employees390.8%
Federal Government Employees1202.6%
Unpaid Family Workers110.2%
Total4,623100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Valley Center

According to the labor force statistics for Valley Center, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,609), 56.2% or 4,838 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 150 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 85.7% or 839 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.2% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Valley Center
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years195 (33.4%)16 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years492 (72.6%)13 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years444 (80.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years839 (85.7%)15 (1.8%)
35 to 44 Years787 (79.3%)48 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years662 (61.5%)2 (0.3%)
55 to 59 Years369 (60.5%)10 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years529 (72.4%)30 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years456 (30.5%)16 (3.5%)
75 Years and over68 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,838 (56.2%)150 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Valley Center

According to labor force statistics for Valley Center, 73.5% of individuals (3,629) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,937) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 105 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 79.8% or 1,388 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 78 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Valley Center
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School405 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma859 (74.4%)14 (1.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,388 (79.8%)97 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher979 (75.8%)22 (1.7%)
Total3,629 (73.5%)143 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Valley Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Valley Center are Management (569 | 12.1%), Community & Social Service (343 | 7.3%), Business & Financial (281 | 6.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (223 | 4.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (203 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Valley Center

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Valley Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.0%), and Business & Financial (65.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (80.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Valley Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Management242 (42.5%)327 (57.5%)
Business & Financial184 (65.5%)97 (34.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science174 (78.0%)49 (22.0%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (39.2%)31 (60.8%)
Architecture & Engineering123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science31 (63.3%)18 (36.7%)
Community & Social Service 143 (41.7%)200 (58.3%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (19.6%)45 (80.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library107 (52.7%)96 (47.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25 (46.3%)29 (53.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating57 (33.1%)115 (66.9%)
Health Technologists57 (40.7%)83 (59.3%)
Total (Category)800 (50.4%)788 (49.6%)
Total (Overall)2,569 (54.7%)2,123 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Valley Center are Food Preparation & Serving (321 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (315 | 6.7%), Personal Care & Service (219 | 4.7%), Healthcare Support (208 | 4.4%), and Security & Protection (78 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Valley Center

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Valley Center, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (89.2%), and Security & Protection (75.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (86.3%), and Law Enforcement (57.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Valley Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)208 (100.0%)
Security & Protection59 (75.6%)19 (24.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (42.4%)19 (57.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving44 (13.7%)277 (86.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance281 (89.2%)34 (10.8%)
Personal Care & Service136 (62.1%)83 (37.9%)
Total (Category)520 (45.6%)621 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)2,569 (54.7%)2,123 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Valley Center are Sales & Related (685 | 14.6%), and Office & Administration (383 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Valley Center

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Valley Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related367 (53.6%)318 (46.4%)
Office & Administration117 (30.5%)266 (69.5%)
Total (Category)484 (45.3%)584 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)2,569 (54.7%)2,123 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Valley Center are Construction & Extraction (323 | 6.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (107 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Valley Center

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Valley Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction323 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)444 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,569 (54.7%)2,123 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Valley Center are Production (240 | 5.1%), Transportation (117 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (94 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Valley Center

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Valley Center
OccupationMaleFemale
Production213 (88.7%)27 (11.3%)
Transportation103 (88.0%)14 (12.0%)
Material Moving5 (5.3%)89 (94.7%)
Total (Category)321 (71.2%)130 (28.8%)
Total (Overall)2,569 (54.7%)2,123 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Valley Center

Employment Industries in Valley Center

The major employment industries in Valley Center include Construction (632 | 13.5%), Retail Trade (490 | 10.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (452 | 9.6%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (445 | 9.5%), and Manufacturing (429 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Valley Center

Employment Industries by Sex in Valley Center

The Valley Center industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (91.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (87.4%), Wholesale Trade (78.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (74.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Valley Center
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting31 (34.1%)60 (65.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction515 (81.5%)117 (18.5%)
Manufacturing308 (71.8%)121 (28.2%)
Wholesale Trade3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Retail Trade184 (37.6%)306 (62.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing84 (74.3%)29 (25.7%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance173 (65.8%)90 (34.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing71 (84.5%)13 (15.5%)
Professional & Scientific179 (42.1%)246 (57.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support235 (91.4%)22 (8.6%)
Educational Services185 (58.2%)133 (41.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance57 (12.6%)395 (87.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation194 (43.6%)251 (56.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services79 (25.2%)234 (74.8%)
Public Administration133 (69.6%)58 (30.4%)
Total2,569 (54.7%)2,123 (45.3%)

Education in Valley Center

School Enrollment in Valley Center

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,559 students in Valley Center are high school (673 | 26.3%), elementary school (579 | 22.6%), and college / undergraduate (495 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Valley Center
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1977.7%
Kindergarten501.9%
Elementary School57922.6%
Middle School42516.6%
High School67326.3%
College / Undergraduate49519.3%
Graduate / Professional1405.5%
Total2,559100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Valley Center

Out of a total of 2,559 students who are enrolled in schools in Valley Center, 261 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,298 (89.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 48 (47.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 175 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Valley Center
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old559 (97.7%)13 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds640 (92.1%)55 (7.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds394 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds192 (67.6%)92 (32.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds215 (96.0%)9 (4.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds70 (62.0%)43 (38.1%)
35 Years and over54 (52.9%)48 (47.1%)
Total2,298 (89.8%)261 (10.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Valley Center

Business (515 | 20.6%), education (282 | 11.3%), science & technology (255 | 10.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (227 | 9.1%), and engineering (205 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,496 individuals in Valley Center who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Valley Center
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1516.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2279.1%
Physical & Health Sciences672.7%
Psychology1837.3%
Social Sciences1325.3%
Engineering2058.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies251.0%
Science & Technology25510.2%
Business51520.6%
Education28211.3%
Literature & Languages793.2%
Liberal Arts & History1666.7%
Visual & Performing Arts341.4%
Communications351.4%
Arts & Humanities1405.6%
Total2,496100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Valley Center

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Valley Center

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Valley Center are males with 5 or more vehicles (1,039, accounting for 40.7%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (781, making up 50.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Valley Center
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle80 (3.1%)163 (7.9%)
2 Vehicles587 (23.0%)361 (17.5%)
3 Vehicles590 (23.1%)493 (23.9%)
4 Vehicles259 (10.1%)268 (13.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,039 (40.7%)781 (37.8%)
Total2,555 (100.0%)2,066 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Valley Center

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Valley Center are 30 to 34 minutes (1,036 commuters, 26.1%), 45 to 59 minutes (889 commuters, 22.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (373 commuters, 9.4%).
Commute Time in Valley Center
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes802.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1453.7%
10 to 14 Minutes3238.2%
15 to 19 Minutes3739.4%
20 to 24 Minutes2065.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1042.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1,03626.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1243.1%
40 to 44 Minutes2917.3%
45 to 59 Minutes88922.4%
60 to 89 Minutes2997.5%
90 or more Minutes952.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Valley Center

The most common commute times in Valley Center are 45 to 59 minutes (632 commuters, 27.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (437 commuters, 26.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Valley Center
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes61 (2.7%)19 (1.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes59 (2.6%)86 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes139 (6.1%)184 (10.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes138 (6.0%)235 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes126 (5.5%)80 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes62 (2.7%)42 (2.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes599 (26.3%)437 (26.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes14 (0.6%)110 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes161 (7.1%)130 (7.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes632 (27.7%)257 (15.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes213 (9.3%)86 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes77 (3.4%)18 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Valley Center

The most frequent times of departure to work in Valley Center are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (434, 19.0%) for males and 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (245, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Valley Center
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM310 (13.6%)56 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM98 (4.3%)44 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM165 (7.2%)245 (14.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM366 (16.1%)132 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM87 (3.8%)127 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM434 (19.0%)210 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM66 (2.9%)91 (5.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM104 (4.6%)166 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM41 (1.8%)23 (1.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM225 (9.9%)211 (12.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM57 (2.5%)116 (6.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM19 (0.8%)18 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM30 (1.3%)61 (3.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM279 (12.2%)184 (10.9%)
Total2,281 (100.0%)1,684 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Valley Center

Occupancy by Ownership in Valley Center

Of the total 3,121 dwellings in Valley Center, owner-occupied units account for 2,655 (85.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 466 (14.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Valley Center
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,65585.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units46614.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,121100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Valley Center

Occupancy by Household Size in Valley Center
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40112.9%
2-Person Household1,03433.1%
3-Person Household50916.3%
4+ Person Household1,17737.7%
Total Housing Units3,121100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Valley Center

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Valley Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household327 (81.6%)74 (18.4%)
2-Person Household856 (82.8%)178 (17.2%)
3-Person Household484 (95.1%)25 (4.9%)
4+ Person Household988 (83.9%)189 (16.1%)
Total Housing Units2,655 (85.1%)466 (14.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Valley Center

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Valley Center
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School275 (60.8%)177 (39.2%)
High School Diploma334 (86.1%)54 (13.9%)
College/Associate Degree1,031 (84.9%)184 (15.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,015 (95.2%)51 (4.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Valley Center

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Valley Center
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years39612.7%
35 to 44 Years2638.4%
45 to 54 Years54817.6%
55 to 64 Years61319.6%
65 to 74 Years82026.3%
75 to 84 Years40312.9%
85 Years and Over782.5%
Total3,121100.0%

Housing Finances in Valley Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Valley Center

Median Income by Occupancy in Valley Center
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,655 (85.1%)$114,798
Renter-Occupied466 (14.9%)$50,250
Average3,121 (100.0%)$104,115

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Valley Center

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Valley Center
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00033 (1.2%)2 (0.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99919 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99944 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99960 (2.3%)1 (0.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999128 (4.8%)23 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999173 (6.5%)172 (36.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (1.6%)34 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999265 (10.0%)161 (34.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999318 (12.0%)30 (6.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999606 (22.8%)27 (5.8%)
$150,000 or more966 (36.4%)16 (3.4%)
Total2,655 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Valley Center

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Valley Center
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30032 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499100 (3.8%)2 (0.4%)
$500 to $799194 (7.3%)2 (0.4%)
$800 to $999130 (4.9%)12 (2.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499275 (10.4%)222 (47.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999306 (11.5%)32 (6.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499190 (7.2%)25 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999314 (11.8%)45 (9.7%)
$3,000 or more1,114 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,655 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Valley Center

Housing Structures in Valley Center

Housing Structures in Valley Center
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,72987.4%
Single Unit, Attached1003.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments180.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other2748.8%
Total3,121100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Valley Center

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Valley Center
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,366 (86.7%)363 (13.3%)
Single Unit, Attached90 (90.0%)10 (10.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other199 (72.6%)75 (27.4%)
Total2,655 (85.1%)466 (14.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Valley Center

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Valley Center
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms19 (0.7%)166 (35.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms823 (31.0%)149 (32.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms929 (35.0%)117 (25.1%)
8 or more Rooms884 (33.3%)34 (7.3%)
Total2,655 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Valley Center

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Valley Center
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas569 (21.4%)22 (4.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,375 (51.8%)242 (51.9%)
Electricity420 (15.8%)86 (18.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels291 (11.0%)116 (24.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,655 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Valley Center

Household Vehicle Usage in Valley Center
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle272 (10.2%)150 (32.2%)
2 Vehicles810 (30.5%)193 (41.4%)
3 or more Vehicles1,573 (59.3%)123 (26.4%)
Total2,655 (100.0%)466 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Valley Center

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Valley Center

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7601,895
Median Property Value$637,800$797,300
Median Household Income$85,962$743
Monthly Housing Costs$939$1,114
Real Estate Taxes$3,873$107

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Valley Center

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Valley Center
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00022 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999111 (14.6%)62 (3.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99938 (5.0%)7 (0.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99969 (9.1%)88 (4.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999254 (33.4%)657 (34.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999151 (19.9%)705 (37.2%)
$1,000,000 or more115 (15.1%)376 (19.8%)
Total760 (100.0%)1,895 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Valley Center

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Valley Center
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019 (2.5%)24 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99937 (4.9%)33 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99993 (12.2%)195 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (2.2%)80 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999153 (20.1%)26 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99983 (10.9%)112 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999135 (17.8%)235 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more223 (29.3%)471 (24.8%)
Total760 (100.0%)1,895 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Valley Center

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Valley Center
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x114 (15.0%)124,375 (6,563.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (2.8%)139 (7.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x142 (18.7%)153 (8.1%)
4.0x or more483 (63.5%)237 (12.5%)
Total760 (100.0%)1,895 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Valley Center

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Valley Center
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80071 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49932 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499545 (71.7%)22 (1.2%)
Total760 (100.0%)1,895 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Valley Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Center
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years948 (94.6%)54 (5.4%)
6 to 18 Years1,561 (88.7%)198 (11.3%)
19 to 25 Years866 (82.7%)181 (17.3%)
26 to 34 Years1,007 (77.5%)292 (22.5%)
35 to 44 Years845 (85.2%)147 (14.8%)
45 to 54 Years908 (84.4%)168 (15.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,311 (97.8%)30 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,496 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older903 (98.8%)11 (1.2%)
Total9,845 (90.1%)1,081 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Valley Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Valley Center
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born948 (94.6%)54 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,561 (88.7%)198 (11.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen866 (82.7%)181 (17.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Valley Center

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Valley Center
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000611 (98.2%)11 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,166 (88.1%)157 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,453 (98.1%)28 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999963 (87.0%)144 (13.0%)
$100,000 and over5,591 (88.3%)741 (11.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Center

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valley Center
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6323 (32.2%)694 (69.3%)
6 to 18 Years428 (24.3%)1,212 (68.9%)
19 to 25 Years275 (26.3%)591 (56.5%)
25 to 34 Years183 (14.1%)878 (67.6%)
35 to 44 Years159 (16.0%)724 (73.0%)
45 to 54 Years234 (21.7%)699 (65.0%)
55 to 64 Years120 (8.9%)1,232 (91.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,314 (87.8%)932 (62.3%)
75 Years and over884 (96.7%)410 (44.9%)
Total3,920 (35.9%)7,372 (67.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Valley Center

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Valley Center
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years37 (4.9%)19 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years69 (5.6%)10 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years178 (11.2%)87 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years26 (3.8%)97 (11.9%)
75 Years and over177 (44.5%)161 (31.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Valley Center

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Valley Center: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years40 (2.5%)18 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (3.8%)29 (3.6%)
75 Years and over138 (34.7%)46 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Valley Center: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (7.8%)2 (0.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Valley Center: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years37 (4.9%)19 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years48 (3.9%)10 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years91 (5.7%)36 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (2.3%)
75 Years and over14 (3.5%)15 (2.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Valley Center: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years113 (7.1%)69 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (1.2%)87 (10.7%)
75 Years and over124 (31.2%)61 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Valley Center: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.4%)21 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (2.3%)
75 Years and over102 (25.6%)35 (6.8%)

Technology Access in Valley Center

Computing Device Access in Valley Center

Computing Device Access in Valley Center
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,83790.9%
Smartphone3,03797.3%
Tablet2,43778.1%
No Computing Device220.7%
Total3,121100.0%

Internet Access in Valley Center

Internet Access in Valley Center
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,33974.9%
Cellular Data Only2578.2%
Satellite Internet99731.9%
No Internet1835.9%
Total3,121100.0%

Valley Center Summary

Valley Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 9,277 at the 2010 census, up from 7,323 at the 2000 census. Valley Center is located at the intersection of Valley Center Road and Cole Grade Road, about 5 miles (8 km) east of Interstate 15.

History

Valley Center was originally inhabited by the Luiseño Indians, who lived in the area for thousands of years. The first Europeans to settle in the area were Spanish missionaries, who established a mission in the area in 1798. The area was later settled by American pioneers in the mid-1800s. The town of Valley Center was established in 1845, and the first post office was established in 1876.

Geography

Valley Center is located at 33°14'25" North, 117°01'17" West (33.240278, -117.021389). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.2 square miles (41.8 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Valley Center is home to a variety of businesses, including agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and services. The area is known for its wineries, and is home to several wineries and vineyards. The area is also home to several golf courses, including the Valley Center Golf Course, which is one of the oldest courses in San Diego County.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,323 people, 2,541 households, and 2,039 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 454.3 people per square mile (175.6/km2). There were 2,637 housing units at an average density of 162.7 per square mile (62.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 13.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
There were 2,541 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $54,846, and the median income for a family was $58,958. Males had a median income of $41,919 versus $30,917 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Valley Center?
Total Population of Valley Center is 10,929.
What is the Total Male Population of Valley Center?
Total Male Population of Valley Center is 5,078.
What is the Total Female Population of Valley Center?
Total Female Population of Valley Center is 5,851.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Valley Center?
There are 86.79 Males per 100 Females in Valley Center.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Valley Center?
There are 115.22 Females per 100 Males in Valley Center.
What is the Median Population Age in Valley Center?
Median Population Age in Valley Center is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Valley Center
Average Family Size in Valley Center is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Valley Center
Average Household Size in Valley Center is 3.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Valley Center?
Per Capita income in Valley Center is $40,821.
What is the Median Family Income in Valley Center?
Median Family Income in Valley Center is $112,574.
What is the Median Household income in Valley Center?
Median Household Income in Valley Center is $104,115.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Valley Center?
Income or Wage Gap in Valley Center is 47.2%.
Women in Valley Center earn 52.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Valley Center?
Inequality or Gini Index in Valley Center is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Valley Center?
There are 4,838 People in the Labor Forcein in Valley Center.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Valley Center?
56.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Valley Center.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Valley Center?
Unemployment Rate in Valley Center is 3.1%.