Valley Center, CA Demographics

A map of Valley Center's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,555	5,560	50.0%	55.1%
Hispanic	3,679	3,353	33.1%	33.2%
Asian	771	357	6.9%	3.5%
Black	434	100	3.9%	1.0%
Multiracial	409	444	3.7%	4.4%
Native American/Other	271	273	2.4%	2.7%

Valley Center, California has an estimated population of 11,119, a large increase from the 10,087 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% White, 33.1% Hispanic, 6.9% Asian, 3.9% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 2.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valley Center has become considerably more 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 Valley Center, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valley Center is ranked the 466th 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). Valley Center was ranked the 494th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valley Center's White Population

5,555 residents of Valley Center, or 50.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley Center is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Valley Center ranks 861st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Center's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Valley Center's population has decreased from 55.1% to 50.0%.

Valley Center is more White than neighboring Escondido (32.8% White), Pala (7.4% White), and Harmony Grove (45.8% White). Valley Center is less White than neighboring Hidden Meadows (69.9% White), and Bonsall (60.4% White).

Valley Center's Black Population

434 residents of Valley Center, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley Center is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Valley Center ranks 726th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Center's Black population has grown by an estimated 334.0%. Black residents' share of Valley Center's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.9%.

Valley Center is more Black than neighboring Escondido (2.3% Black), Pala (0.8% Black), Harmony Grove (0% Black), and Bonsall (1% Black). Valley Center is less Black than neighboring Hidden Meadows (5% Black).

Valley Center's Asian Population

771 residents of Valley Center, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley Center is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Valley Center ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Center's Asian population has grown by an estimated 116.0%. Asian residents' share of Valley Center's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.9%.

Valley Center is more Asian than neighboring Hidden Meadows (3% Asian), Pala (1.2% Asian), and Bonsall (2.7% Asian). Valley Center is less Asian than neighboring Escondido (7.9% Asian), and Harmony Grove (13.3% Asian).

Valley Center's Hispanic Population

3,679 residents of Valley Center, or 33.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley Center is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Valley Center ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Center's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 33.1%.

Valley Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Hidden Meadows (14.5% Hispanic), Harmony Grove (20.6% Hispanic), and Bonsall (30.6% Hispanic). Valley Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Escondido (52.3% Hispanic), and Pala (47.5% Hispanic).

Valley Center's Native American/Other Population

271 residents of Valley Center, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley Center is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley Center ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Center's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Valley Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Escondido (1.1% Native American/Other), Harmony Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Bonsall (0% Native American/Other). Valley Center is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hidden Meadows (2.8% Native American/Other), and Pala (42.2% Native American/Other).

Valley Center's Multiracial Population

409 residents of Valley Center, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley Center is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Valley Center ranks 864th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley Center's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.7%.

Valley Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Escondido (3.6% Multiracial), and Pala (0.9% Multiracial). Valley Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Hidden Meadows (4.9% Multiracial), Harmony Grove (20.3% Multiracial), and Bonsall (5.3% 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.