State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
6,034.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.56%
Growth Since 2010
-1.03%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Fountain Valley, California Population 2021
54,745
Fountain Valley is a city located in Orange County California. With a 2020 population of 54,745, it is the 168th largest city in California and the 716th largest city in the United States . Fountain Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,313 in 2010. Fountain Valley reached it's highest population of 56,671 in 2014. Spanning over 9 miles, Fountain Valley has a population density of 6,035 people per square mile.
The average household income in Fountain Valley is $118,374 with a poverty rate of 7.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,034 per month, and the median house value is $734,800. The median age in Fountain Valley is 44.6 years, 43.7 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
Fountain Valley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fountain Valley was:
- White: 54.17%
- Asian: 35.84%
- Two or more races: 5.06%
- Other race: 3.70%
- Black or African American: 0.67%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.25%
The current population of Fountain Valley, California is 54,745 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 55,663.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 55,313.
Fountain Valley, California Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,352 | 54.17% |
| Asian | 20,079 | 35.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2,837 | 5.06% |
| Some Other Race | 2,072 | 3.70% |
| Black or African American | 377 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 169 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 140 | 0.25% |
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Fountain Valley Population by Race
Fountain Valley Population Pyramid $2021
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Fountain Valley Population by Age
Fountain Valley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,469 | 3.01 | 70.1 |
| Married | 11,274 | 3.46 | 77.3 |
| Non Family | 4,250 | 1.41 | 54.8 |
| Female | 1,899 | 3.52 | 70.1 |
| Male | 1,046 | 3.61 | 55.4 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
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Fountain Valley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,838 | 4.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,023 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 6,595 | 16.34% |
| Some College | 8,920 | 22.09% |
| Associates Degree | 3,425 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,845 | 29.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,726 | 14.18% |
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Fountain Valley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Fountain Valley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,577 | 18,858 | 8,681 |
| Asian | 14,616 | 12,470 | 7,040 |
| Hispanic | 4,856 | 3,957 | 1,281 |
| Other Race | 1,265 | 891 | 341 |
| 2+ Races | 1,178 | 994 | 429 |
| Black | 304 | 292 | 202 |
| Native American | 143 | 143 | 31 |
| Islander | 100 | 100 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.45%.
Fountain Valley Educational Attainment by Race
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$51,771
Average Earnings
$58,514
Average Male
$43,295
Average Female
Fountain Valley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Fountain Valley Language by Age
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Fountain Valley Language
58.07% of Fountain Valley residents speak only English, while 41.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 28.37% of the population.
Fountain Valley Language
Fountain Valley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,658 | 1,689 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 20,029 | 1,680 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 8,576 | 717 | 8.36% |
| Multiple | 2,825 | 279 | 9.88% |
| Other | 2,037 | 269 | 13.21% |
| Black | 355 | 20 | 5.63% |
| Islander | 140 | 2 | 1.43% |
7.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.42%
Male Poverty Rate
8.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fountain Valley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fountain Valley is Other, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fountain Valley is Islander, with 1.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.18%.
Fountain Valley Poverty
Fountain Valley Poverty Rate by Education
Fountain Valley Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Fountain Valley Married by Age and Sex
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Fountain Valley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Fountain Valley Marital Status by Race
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Fountain Valley Marital Status
Fountain Valley Veterans by War
Fountain Valley Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,911 | 7.65% |
| Asian | 299 | 1.83% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 55 | 35.03% |
| Black | 49 | 14.58% |
| Other Race | 40 | 2.68% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 2.25% |
Fountain Valley Veterans by Race
Fountain Valley Veterans by Education
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6.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
Fountain Valley Veterans by Education
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59.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Fountain Valley Employment by Age
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Fountain Valley Employment by Race
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Fountain Valley Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.31%
Native Born
30.69%
Foreign Born
7.10%
Non Citizen
23.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.31% of Fountain Valley residents were born in the United States, with 50.32% having been born in California. 7.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Fountain Valley Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,745 | -306 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 55,051 | -306 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 55,357 | -306 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 55,663 | -388 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 56,051 | -372 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 56,423 | -220 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 56,643 | -28 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 56,671 | 70 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 56,601 | 283 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 56,318 | 368 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 55,950 | 480 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 55,470 | 492 | 0.09% |
| 2000 | 54,978 | 1,287 | 0.24% |
| 1990 | 53,691 | -1,389 | -0.26% |
| 1980 | 55,080 | 23,194 | 5.62% |
| 1970 | 31,886 | 29,818 | 31.46% |
| 1960 | 2,068 | 0.00% |