Sky Valley, CA Demographics

A map of Sky Valley's Population by Race

Sky Valley, California has an estimated population of 2,255, a decrease from the 2,411 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% White, 43.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sky Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sky Valley has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sky Valley, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sky Valley is ranked the 877th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sky Valley was ranked the 862nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sky Valley's White Population

1,200 residents of Sky Valley, or 53.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sky Valley is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sky Valley ranks 884th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sky Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Sky Valley's population has decreased from 53.9% to 53.2%.

Sky Valley is more White than neighboring Thousand Palms (29.6% White), Indio Hills (19.1% White), Cathedral City (29.3% White), and Garnet (15% White). Sky Valley is less White than neighboring Desert Edge (63.8% White).

Sky Valley's Black Population

7 residents of Sky Valley, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sky Valley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sky Valley ranks 610th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sky Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.1%. Black residents' share of Sky Valley's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Sky Valley is more Black than neighboring Thousand Palms (0.2% Black), and Indio Hills (0% Black). Sky Valley is less Black than neighboring Desert Edge (1.9% Black), and Cathedral City (1.9% Black).

Sky Valley's Asian Population

12 residents of Sky Valley, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sky Valley is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sky Valley ranks 1003rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sky Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Asian residents' share of Sky Valley's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Sky Valley is more Asian than neighboring Indio Hills (0% Asian). Sky Valley is less Asian than neighboring Desert Edge (3.7% Asian), Cathedral City (5.7% Asian), and Garnet (1.6% Asian).

Sky Valley's Hispanic Population

987 residents of Sky Valley, or 43.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sky Valley is slightly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sky Valley ranks 524th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sky Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Sky Valley's population has increased from 36.9% to 43.8%.

Sky Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Desert Edge (28.4% Hispanic). Sky Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Thousand Palms (66.6% Hispanic), Indio Hills (73.3% Hispanic), Cathedral City (60.3% Hispanic), and Garnet (80.5% Hispanic).

Sky Valley's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Sky Valley, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sky Valley is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sky Valley ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sky Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sky Valley's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Sky Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Desert Edge (0% Native American/Other), Indio Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Cathedral City (0.4% Native American/Other). Sky Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garnet (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sky Valley's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Sky Valley, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sky Valley is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sky Valley ranks 860th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sky Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sky Valley's population has decreased from 4.4% to 1.4%.

Sky Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Garnet (1.2% Multiracial). Sky Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Thousand Palms (2.3% Multiracial), Desert Edge (2.1% Multiracial), Indio Hills (7.6% Multiracial), and Cathedral City (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.