French Valley, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
French Valley
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French Valley Field and Homes, Murrieta Hogbacks and Santa Rosa Plateau can be seen in the background
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Location of French Valley in Riverside County, California.
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 French Valley, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.879 sq mi (28.176 km2) |
| • Land | 10.873 sq mi (28.161 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.015 km2) 0.06% |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35,280 |
| • Density | 3,242.9/sq mi (1,252.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
92563, 92596
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| Area code(s) | 951 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583019 |
French Valley is a community in Riverside County, California, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 35,280 people lived in French Valley. This was a big jump from 23,067 people in 2010! French Valley is now the most populated census-designated place in Riverside County.
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Where is French Valley?
French Valley is located in a beautiful area of California. It sits at an elevation of about 1,368 feet (417 meters) above sea level. The community covers an area of about 10.9 square miles (28.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in French Valley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 23,067 | — | |
| 2020 | 35,280 | 52.9% | |
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In 2010, French Valley had a population of 23,067 people. The area was home to many different groups. About 64.3% of the people were White. Other groups included African American (7.9%), Asian (11.6%), Native American (1.0%), and Pacific Islander (0.6%). About 8.2% of people were from other races, and 6.5% were from two or more races.
Many people in French Valley were also of Hispanic or Latino background, making up 27.4% of the population. Most people lived in homes, and only a small number lived in group housing.
Age and Families
French Valley is a community with many young people and families. In 2010, about 33.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 34.4% of people were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age in French Valley was about 30.5 years.
Many homes in French Valley had children living in them. Most families were married couples. The average household had about 3.59 people.
Learning in French Valley
Schools in French Valley are mainly part of the Temecula Valley Unified School District. However, some parts of French Valley are served by schools from the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and the Menifee Union School District.
Elementary Schools
- Alamos Elementary School
- French Valley Elementary School
- Lisa J. Mails Elementary School
- Susan LaVorgna Elementary School
Middle Schools
- Bella Vista Middle School
- Dorothy McElhinney Middle School
High Schools
French Valley does not have its own public high school yet. Students usually go to nearby high schools like Chaparral High School in Temecula or Vista Murrieta High School in Murrieta.
Other Schools
- Harvest Hill STEAM Academy
- Temecula Preparatory School
Future Schools
There are plans to build more schools in French Valley. These include a new French Valley High School and another K-8 STEAM Academy.
See also
In Spanish: French Valley para niños
