Population 6,470 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Valley Springs
Household size in Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 3.18 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 3.25 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 3.28 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.16 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Valley Springs average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in the Stockton area as a whole, where it has 3.34 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.67, even as the national average fell.
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 Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 33.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 34.5 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.2 | 35.5 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 36.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.2, Valley Springs is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 68 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 16.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Valley Springs: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Valley Springs
Renters in Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 38.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 43.1% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 43.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 38.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Valley Springs is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 7.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Valley Springs: 13.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1979 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1980 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1981 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Valley Springs is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Valley Springs has newer homes than the great majority of California cities.
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 Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $943 | $1,212 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,428 | $1,239 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,592 | $1,444 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,534 | $1,997 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$591 | +$785 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Valley Springs costs $1,534 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Stockton area as a whole ($1,997). Rents are up $591 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably 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 Valley Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 18.0% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 18.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 18.8% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 23.3% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Valley Springs: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
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 Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 77.2% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 77.4% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 78.7% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 80.2% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Valley Springs is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Valley Springs
| Period | Valley Springs | Stockton area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.3% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 15.2% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Valley Springs is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Stockton area (7.4%). Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Valley Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Springs | 2.79 | 48.2 | 4.1% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 1993 | $1,534 | 20.2% | 93.8% | 5.5% |
| Rancho Calaveras | 3.12 | 38.9 | 9.5% | 5.2% | 11.4% | 1991 | $1,805 | 13.3% | 87.4% | 2.2% |
| Burson | 2.93 | 46.8 | 4.8% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 1991 | $1,538 | 16.7% | 93.1% | 2.7% |
| Campo Seco | 3.32 | 43.7 | 8.7% | 25.0% | 6.6% | 1986 | $1,201 | 13.2% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
| Wallace | 3.37 | 41.9 | 8.1% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 1986 | $1,367 | 14.6% | 87.7% | 3.0% |
| Camanche North Shore | 2.61 | 39.0 | 0.7% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2000 | $1,768 | 12.9% | 97.1% | 1.9% |
| Paloma | 2.51 | 50.8 | 8.2% | 19.3% | 13.3% | 1988 | $1,283 | 21.8% | 94.2% | 5.0% |
| Milton | 2.55 | 52.5 | 6.5% | 14.2% | 16.2% | 1996 | $1,744 | 20.9% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Buena Vista | 2.54 | 53.6 | 18.2% | 23.0% | 10.1% | 1990 | $1,729 | 27.2% | 96.9% | 17.3% |
| San Andreas | 2.26 | 54.5 | 11.3% | 26.3% | 18.2% | 1978 | $1,173 | 23.8% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| Clements | 2.80 | 42.0 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 1981 | $2,026 | 28.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
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 Valley Springs. 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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