Spring Valley, San Diego County, California facts for kids
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Spring Valley, California
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Location in San Diego County and the state of California
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 Spring Valley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.374 sq mi (19.099 km2) |
| • Land | 7.165 sq mi (18.558 km2) |
| • Water | 0.209 sq mi (0.541 km2) 2.83% |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 28,205 |
| • Density | 3,824.9/sq mi (1,476.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
91976-91979
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| Area code(s) | 619 |
| FIPS code | 06-73696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1661495 |
Spring Valley is a community in the East County area of San Diego County, California. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 28,205 people lived there.
From 1970 to 1990, Spring Valley also included the area now known as La Presa, California. Many people still think of La Presa as part of Spring Valley. The Casa de Oro neighborhood to the north is also sometimes considered part of Spring Valley. Even though these areas are separate, they often use Spring Valley addresses.
Spring Valley uses the ZIP codes 91977 and 91978.
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History of Spring Valley
Spring Valley gets its name from a natural spring found in the area. For a long time, it was home to the Kumeyaay people. They called the area Neti or Meti.
Later, Spanish explorers came and used the land for cattle. They called the spring El aguaje de San Jorge, which means "St. George's Spring."
In 1863, a judge named A. S. Ensworth from San Diego claimed a 160-acre ranch. This ranch included the important spring. He built a small adobe house there. The ranch was later sold to Rufus King Porter and then to a historian named Hubert Howe Bancroft. Today, that adobe house is a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a very important historical place.
Geography and Location
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says Spring Valley is located near Kenwood Drive and Helix Street. Most maps show Spring Valley in this spot.
However, the United States Census Bureau places Spring Valley about two miles southeast of the USGS location. According to the Census Bureau, the community covers about 7.4 square miles (19.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.2 square miles (18.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 29,742 | — | |
| 1980 | 40,191 | 35.1% | |
| 1990 | 55,331 | 37.7% | |
| 2000 | 26,663 | −51.8% | |
| 2010 | 28,205 | 5.8% | |
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Spring Valley in 2010
In 2010, Spring Valley had a population of 28,205 people. This means there were about 3,825 people living in every square mile.
The community is very diverse. About 38.7% of the people were White. About 11.1% were African American, and 5.7% were Asian. Many people, about 36.0%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Most people, about 99.4% of the population, lived in homes with their families or roommates. Only a small number lived in group homes or institutions.
There were 9,305 households in Spring Valley. About 41.4% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.4 people.
The median age in Spring Valley was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35, and half were older. About 26.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.5% were 65 years or older.
Most homes, about 63.6%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest, about 36.4%, were rented.
Education in Spring Valley
Students in Spring Valley attend public schools. High school students go to schools in the Grossmont Union High School District. Younger students, in elementary and middle school, attend schools run by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District.
Famous People from Spring Valley
Many talented people have lived in Spring Valley, including:
- Khalif Barnes, a football player
- Reggie Bush, a football player
- Nick Cannon, a comedian and actor
- Brooks Conrad, a baseball player
- Jean Dawson, a musician
- Robert Griffith, a football player
- Cory Littleton, a football player
- Ogemdi Nwagbuo, an NFL athlete
- Cal Rayborn, a professional motorcycle racer
- Michael Wiley, a football player
- Doug Wilkerson, a football player
