Spring Valley, Lake County, California facts for kids
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Spring Valley, California
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 Spring Valley, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.975 sq mi (12.883 km2) |
| • Land | 4.935 sq mi (12.781 km2) |
| • Water | 0.040 sq mi (0.102 km2) 0.79% |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 845 |
| • Density | 169.85/sq mi (65.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583149 |
Spring Valley is a small community in Lake County, California. It is called a census-designated place because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Spring Valley is located high up, about 1,581 feet (482 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 845 people lived there.
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Who Lives in Spring Valley?
Population and Diversity
In 2010, the census counted 845 people living in Spring Valley. Most of the people were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 8.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
There were 361 homes in Spring Valley. Many homes had families living in them. About 1 in 5 homes had children under 18. Most families were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom or a dad. A small number of homes had people living alone, especially those aged 65 or older. The average number of people in a home was about 2.34.
Age Groups
The people in Spring Valley come from all age groups.
- About 15% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 37%, was aged 45 to 64.
- About 23% of the people were 65 or older.
The average age in Spring Valley was about 51.9 years old.
Housing
Most of the homes in Spring Valley were owned by the people living in them. About 89% of homes were owner-occupied. The rest, about 11%, were rented. This means most people in Spring Valley own their homes.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Valley (condado de Lake) para niños
