Valle Vista, California
Encyclopedia
Valle Vista is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Riverside County
, California
, United States
. The population was 14,578 at the 2010 census, up from 8,356 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), of which, 6.9 square miles (17.9 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (2.94%) is water.
was 2,060.0 people per square mile (795.4/km²). The racial makeup of Valle Vista was 11,542 (79.2%) White, 440 (3.0%) African American, 252 (1.7%) Native American, 283 (1.9%) Asian, 41 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 1,351 (9.3%) from other races
, and 669 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,027 persons (27.6%).
The Census reported that 14,573 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 5 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 5,464 households, out of which 1,762 (32.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,738 (50.1%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 693 (12.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 327 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 335 (6.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 31 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,410 households (25.8%) were made up of individuals and 794 (14.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67. There were 3,758 families
(68.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.20.
The population was spread out with 3,631 people (24.9%) under the age of 18, 1,187 people (8.1%) aged 18 to 24, 3,126 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 3,804 people (26.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,830 people (19.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
There were 6,112 housing units at an average density of 863.7 per square mile (333.5/km²), of which 4,129 (75.6%) were owner-occupied, and 1,335 (24.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 10,384 people (71.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,189 people (28.7%) lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 8,356 people, 4,510 households, and 2,963 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 3,269.7 people per square mile (1,261.5/km²). There were 5,009 housing units at an average density of 1,530.4 per square mile (590.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.6% White, 12.2% African American, 3.3% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races
, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.7% of the population.
There were 4,510 households out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,455, and the median income for a family was $44,504. Males had a median income of $45,765 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,130. About 8.6% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Valle Vista is located in the 37th Senate
District, represented by Republican
Bill Emmerson
, and in the 65th Assembly
District, represented by Republican Paul Cook
. Federally, Valle Vista is located in California's 41st congressional district
, which has a Cook PVI
of R +9 and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Riverside County
Riverside County, California
Riverside County is a county in the U.S. state of California. One of 58 California counties, it covers in the southern part of the state, and stretches from Orange County to the Colorado River, which forms the state border with Arizona. The county derives its name from the city of Riverside,...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 14,578 at the 2010 census, up from 8,356 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Valle Vista is located at 33°45′10"N 116°53′53"W (33.752820, -116.898159).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²), of which, 6.9 square miles (17.9 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of it (2.94%) is water.
2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Valle Vista had a population of 14,578. The population densityPopulation density
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was 2,060.0 people per square mile (795.4/km²). The racial makeup of Valle Vista was 11,542 (79.2%) White, 440 (3.0%) African American, 252 (1.7%) Native American, 283 (1.9%) Asian, 41 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 1,351 (9.3%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 669 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,027 persons (27.6%).
The Census reported that 14,573 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 5 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 5,464 households, out of which 1,762 (32.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,738 (50.1%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 693 (12.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 327 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 335 (6.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
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, and 31 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,410 households (25.8%) were made up of individuals and 794 (14.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67. There were 3,758 families
Family (U.S. Census)
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(68.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.20.
The population was spread out with 3,631 people (24.9%) under the age of 18, 1,187 people (8.1%) aged 18 to 24, 3,126 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 3,804 people (26.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,830 people (19.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
There were 6,112 housing units at an average density of 863.7 per square mile (333.5/km²), of which 4,129 (75.6%) were owner-occupied, and 1,335 (24.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%. 10,384 people (71.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 4,189 people (28.7%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,356 people, 4,510 households, and 2,963 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 3,269.7 people per square mile (1,261.5/km²). There were 5,009 housing units at an average density of 1,530.4 per square mile (590.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 78.6% White, 12.2% African American, 3.3% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.9% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.7% of the population.
There were 4,510 households out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,455, and the median income for a family was $44,504. Males had a median income of $45,765 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the CDP was $18,130. About 8.6% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislatureCalifornia State Legislature
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Valle Vista is located in the 37th Senate
California State Senate
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District, represented by Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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Bill Emmerson
Bill Emmerson
William "Bill" Emmerson is a Republican California State Senator, representing the 37th district in Riverside County, having been elected in a June 8, 2010 special election and sworn into office the next day...
, and in the 65th Assembly
California State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
District, represented by Republican Paul Cook
Paul Cook (politician)
Paul Cook has represented California's 65th Assembly district since December 2006. Prior to his election he served as a member of the Yucca Valley city council from 1998 until 2006. He is a Republican.-Military career:...
. Federally, Valle Vista is located in California's 41st congressional district
California's 41st congressional district
California's 41st congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California based in San Bernardino County. The district encompasses the eastern region of the Greater Los Angeles Area known as the Inland Empire...
, which has a Cook PVI
Cook Partisan Voting Index
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of R +9 and is represented by Republican Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis (politician)
Charles Jeremy Lewis is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 40th, 35th and 37th, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in the role during the 109th Congress.-Early life, education, and...
.