Valinda CDP, Los Angeles County, California Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Valinda CDP, California, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Valinda CDP, California. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Valinda CDP, California. The estimated population of Valinda CDP, California is 21,811 people, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look at the total population in Valinda CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,811
-3.77% -13.03%
2020
22,665
-4.39% -
2019
23,705
-6.29% -
2018
25,296
+0.86%
-
2017
25,080
- -

Population of Valinda CDP, California by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
7.9%
5.8%
+36.21%
Black/African American
1.6%
0.8%
+100.00%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%
Hispanic
71.5%
79.4%
-9.95%
Asian
17.5%
13.1%
+33.59%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.1%
+300.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.3%
+100.00%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
+200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Valinda CDP, California by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 +1.08% 35.8 -2.19% 39.6 +4.76%
2020 37.1 +2.49% 36.6 +4.27% 37.8 +1.89%
2019 36.2 +3.43% 35.1 +4.46% 37.1 +1.64%
2018 35 +3.24% 33.6 +4.35% 36.5 +2.53%
2017 33.9 - 32.2 - 35.6 -

The median age of Valinda CDP, California gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,579 -21.76% 1,477 -43.99% 1,254 916
10 to 19 1,731 -3.21% 1,753 -14.43% 1,656 1,503
20 to 29 2,554 -23.94% 2,110 -26.21% 1,992 1,566
30 to 39 1,775 -20.89% 1,451 -18.12% 1,424 1,204
40 to 49 1,555 +11.2% 1,476 +0.99% 1,716 1,482
50 to 59 1,706 -1.8% 1,913 -29.64% 1,658 1,389
60 to 69 1,219 -13.2% 1,172 -4.44% 1,041 1,101
70+ 605 +30.27% 1,004 +9.93% 804 1,105

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Valinda CDP, California is $89,193.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Valinda CDP.

  • Under 25
    $58,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $108,486.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,747.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,618.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Valinda CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Valinda CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Valinda CDP, California is currently $113,753.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.40% of households in Valinda CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Valinda CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Valinda CDP is $26,195.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Valinda CDP by the total population of Valinda CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Valinda CDP, California, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Valinda CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Valinda CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Valinda CDP over the age of 16 is 17,910.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Valinda CDP is 62.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,428 30.40% 24.70%
20 to 24 years 1,896 73.90% 5.80%
25 to 29 years 1,662 91.80% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 1,353 89.00% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 3,008 81.10% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 2,713 83.40% 8.10%
55 to 59 years 1,799 71.70% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 1,161 60.10% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,816 31.40% 1.80%
75 years and over 1,074 7.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Valinda CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,915 68.80% 9.30%
Black or African American 322 39.40% 20.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 237 43.90% 0.00%
Asian 3,519 67.90% 2.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 87 49.40% 0.00%
Other 6,674 66.50% 5.50%
Two or more races 1,156 63.10% 8.50%
Hispanic or Latino 12,192 68.20% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,667 59.30% 14.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Valinda CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Valinda CDP is 11,127, with median earnings of $30,281.00.

Women in Valinda CDP, California earning approximately 79.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,127 $30,281.00
Male 6,450 $33,329.00
Female 4,677 $26,635.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 657 $63,114.00
Business and Financial 415 $44,519.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $70,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $52,153.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $77,917.00
Community and Social Service 92 $26,094.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 324 $26,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $56,042.00
Healthcare Practitioners 396 $75,057.00
Healthcare Support 575 $21,424.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 102 $25,217.00
Law Enforcement 65 $159,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 813 $17,161.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 728 $24,157.00
Personal Care and Service 290 $15,581.00
Sales 1,041 $24,078.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,703 $27,693.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 790 $38,707.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 437 $37,102.00
Production 922 $31,926.00
Transportation and Material Moving 610 $43,963.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 445 $67,928.00 212 $44,189.00
Business and Financial 173 $42,393.00 242 $54,318.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $70,313.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $52,153.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $80,093.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 71 $22,135.00 21 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $53,542.00 227 $21,902.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $51,389.00 52 $72,045.00
Healthcare Practitioners 105 $83,194.00 291 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 133 $23,194.00 442 $20,217.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $27,059.00 36 $16,250.00
Law Enforcement 65 $159,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 532 $18,148.00 281 $15,529.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 583 $25,313.00 145 $21,438.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $26,667.00 186 $15,000.00
Sales 449 $32,989.00 592 $21,528.00
Office and Administrative Support 543 $22,392.00 1,160 $28,841.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 782 $38,362.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 399 $41,435.00 38 $0.00
Production 553 $38,970.00 369 $26,145.00
Transportation and Material Moving 526 $43,720.00 84 $50,217.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,615 households in Valinda CDP, with an average household size of 4.71 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,183 families in Valinda CDP with an average family size of 4.65 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,764 433 986 432
Average Household Size 5.27 4.86 4.27 1.99
Total Families 2,764 433 986 0
Average Household Size 4.91 4.48 3.99 0

Poverty

Of the 4,183 families in Valinda CDP, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Valinda CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,846 housing units in Valinda CDP, California.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,615 95.23%
Vacant 231 4.77%

21.61% of the total 4,846 housing units in Valinda CDP are rental units. This is approximately 1,047 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,447 are occupied by the owner - or 71.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Valinda CDP is $1,987.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Valinda CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    121
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    280
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    171
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    400
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    102
  • $3,000 or more
    17

Property Value

The median value of a property in Valinda CDP is $498,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Valinda CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    78
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    42
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    57
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,550
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,687
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Valinda CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Valinda CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    113
  • 1940 to 1949
    317
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,819
  • 1960 to 1969
    958
  • 1970 to 1979
    243
  • 1980 to 1989
    59
  • 1990 to 1999
    54
  • 2000 to 2009
    269
  • 2010 to 2013
    14
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Valinda CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    132
  • 1 vehicle available
    421
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,324
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,738

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Valinda CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Valinda CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

33.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Valinda CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    129
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    906
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    881
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,355
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,273
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    439
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,775
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    68
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    609
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    830
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,488
  • 90 or more minutes
    557

Summary

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