Population 324 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Seiad Valley
Household size in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Seiad Valley is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.99 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.5 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Seiad Valley skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Seiad Valley, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Seiad Valley
Renters in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.6% of households in Seiad Valley rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About seven in ten owners (68.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.3% of the housing in Seiad Valley, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Seiad Valley leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across California.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $494 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $594 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $681 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $685 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$191 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Seiad Valley costs $685 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Seiad Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Seiad Valley: 23.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Seiad Valley is close to the national rate: 88.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in California as a whole (84.2%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Seiad Valley
| Period | Seiad Valley | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Seiad Valley: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Seiad Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seiad Valley | 2.31 | 55.0 | 6.0% | 23.6% | 21.3% | 1974 | $685 | 23.3% | 88.0% | 9.2% |
| Happy Camp | 2.12 | 50.3 | 7.0% | 31.4% | 21.9% | 1971 | $774 | 23.4% | 91.3% | 15.2% |
| Horse Creek | 2.24 | 50.5 | 4.2% | 19.3% | 23.9% | 1975 | $1,048 | 24.9% | 91.9% | 4.6% |
| Scott Bar | 2.23 | 45.9 | 3.0% | 16.2% | 27.4% | 1975 | $1,293 | 26.5% | 95.2% | 1.1% |
| McKee Bridge | 2.41 | 47.9 | 11.0% | 14.5% | 6.7% | 1980 | $1,803 | 29.6% | 92.2% | 10.2% |
| Klamath River | 2.30 | 53.1 | 7.8% | 23.2% | 22.2% | 1976 | $888 | 20.2% | 89.6% | 11.1% |
| Mugginsville | 2.62 | 46.2 | 5.8% | 12.2% | 20.9% | 1980 | $1,502 | 21.8% | 93.7% | 5.3% |
| Oro Fino | 2.21 | 47.9 | 4.2% | 15.4% | 20.1% | 1976 | $1,503 | 26.4% | 95.6% | 1.8% |
| Takilma | 2.24 | 53.2 | 10.9% | 22.6% | 11.6% | 1981 | $1,329 | 30.6% | 92.3% | 9.3% |
| Fort Jones | 2.18 | 47.1 | 11.1% | 25.1% | 13.3% | 1972 | $1,323 | 19.7% | 92.9% | 4.8% |
| Williams | 2.44 | 48.0 | 10.3% | 15.7% | 13.8% | 1984 | $1,420 | 35.8% | 88.6% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Seiad Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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