Mead Valley, California facts for kids
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Mead Valley
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 Mead Valley, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.169 sq mi (49.648 km2) |
| • Land | 19.169 sq mi (49.648 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,510 |
| • Density | 965.62/sq mi (372.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
92570
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| Area code(s) | 951 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583077 |
Mead Valley is a community in Riverside County, California. It is called a census-designated place because the government counts how many people live there. In 2010, about 18,510 people lived in Mead Valley. It is located about 1,663 feet (507 meters) above sea level.
Mead Valley is found in a valley with the same name. It is near the northeastern Temescal Mountains. The community is south of the city of Riverside and west of Perris. A stream called Cajalco Creek helps drain the area.
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Mead Valley's Location and Size
Mead Valley is a community located in Riverside County, California. According to the United States Census Bureau, the area covers about 19.2 square miles (49.6 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Mead Valley?
In 2010, the population of Mead Valley was 18,510 people. This means there were about 965 people living in each square mile.
Diversity in Mead Valley
The people living in Mead Valley come from many different backgrounds. In 2010, about 45% of the people were White. About 8% were African American, and 1% were Native American. Around 1.4% were Asian, and a very small number were Pacific Islander. A large group, about 40%, were from other races. About 3.6% of the people were from two or more races.
Many people in Mead Valley are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2010, about 72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Most people in Mead Valley, about 98.8%, live in homes with their families or housemates. Only a small number live in group homes or other types of places.
There were 4,163 households in Mead Valley. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households, about 58.5%, had children under 18 years old living there.
About 62% of households were married couples living together. Other households included single parents, or people living with friends or partners. The average household in Mead Valley had about 4.39 people.
Age Groups
Mead Valley has a young population. About 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 11.9% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up about 26.3% of the population.
About 20.9% were aged 45 to 64, and 7.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Mead Valley was 28.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 106 males.
Housing in Mead Valley
There were 4,601 housing units in Mead Valley. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people can live. About 68% of these homes were owned by the people living in them. The other 32% were rented.
Most people, about 65.8% of the population, lived in homes they owned. About 33% of the population lived in rented homes.
See also
In Spanish: Mead Valley para niños
