Grass Valley, California Population 2022
Grass Valley is a city located in Nevada County California. With a 2020 population of 14,248, it is the 410th largest city in California and the 3099th largest city in the United States. Grass Valley is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,016 in 2020. Spanning over 5 miles, Grass Valley has a population density of 2,715 people per square mile.
The average household income in Grass Valley is $59,278 with a poverty rate of 15.71%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,046 per month, and the median house value is $343,300. The median age in Grass Valley is 46.2 years, 39.5 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
Grass Valley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grass Valleywas:
- White: 91.27%
- Two or more races: 5.89%
- Asian: 1.68%
- Other race: 0.47%
- Black or African American: 0.39%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98,790 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 98,701 | -89 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 98,137 | -564 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 97,938 | -199 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 98,572 | 634 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 98,676 | 104 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 98,913 | 237 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 99,367 | 454 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 99,508 | 141 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 99,755 | 247 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 100,002 | 247 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 100,249 | 247 | 0.25% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,698 | 91.27% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.68% |
| Some Other Race | 60 | 0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 755 | 5.89% |
Grass Valley Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,356 | 1.92 | 38.5 |
| Married | 1,341 | 2.65 | 58.5 |
| Male | 276 | 3.51 | 22.1 |
| Female | 1,085 | 3.22 | 23 |
| Non Family | 3,654 | 1.14 | 37 |
2.82
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 1.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 730 | 7.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,253 | 23.09% |
| Some College | 3,252 | 33.32% |
| Associates Degree | 807 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,659 | 17.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 942 | 9.65% |
Grass Valley Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,392 | 7,740 | 2,391 |
| Other Race | 60 | 60 | 17 |
| Asian | 215 | 134 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 666 | 659 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 440 | 333 | 53 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | |
| Black | 50 | 47 |
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 white people with a rate of 28.49%.
$34,467
Average Earnings
$36,645
Average Male
$31,842
Average Female
Grass Valley Language by Age
Grass Valley Language
93.48% of Grass Valley residents speak only English, while 6.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
Grass Valley Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,856 | 1,575 | 15.98% |
| Asian | 211 | 23 | 10.90% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 1,529 | 288 | 18.84% |
| Multiple | 718 | 46 | 6.41% |
15.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.75%
Male Poverty Rate
18.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Grass Valley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grass Valley is White, with 15.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grass Valley is Multiple, with 6.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.05%.
Grass Valley Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Grass Valley Married by Age and Sex
Grass Valley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Grass Valley Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 858 | 8.95% |
| Black | 15 | 30.00% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.33% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 9.77% |
Grass Valley Veterans by Education
10.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.13%
Born in Grass Valley
94.38%
Native Born
5.62%
Foreign Born
3.00%
Non Citizen
2.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.38% of Grass Valley residents were born in the United States, with 63.13% having been born in California. 3.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 454 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 4,719 | 4,265 | 4.79% |
| 1910 | 4,520 | -199 | -0.43% |
| 1920 | 4,006 | -514 | -1.20% |
| 1930 | 3,817 | -189 | -0.48% |
| 1940 | 5,701 | 1,884 | 4.09% |
| 1950 | 5,283 | -418 | -0.76% |
| 1960 | 4,876 | -407 | -0.80% |
| 1970 | 5,149 | 273 | 0.55% |
| 1980 | 6,697 | 1,548 | 2.66% |
| 1990 | 9,048 | 2,351 | 3.05% |
| 2000 | 10,922 | 1,874 | 1.90% |
| 2010 | 12,860 | 1,938 | 1.65% |
| 2011 | 12,976 | 116 | 0.90% |
| 2012 | 13,092 | 116 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 13,208 | 116 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 13,324 | 116 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 13,440 | 116 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 13,556 | 116 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 13,672 | 116 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 13,788 | 116 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 13,904 | 116 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 14,016 | 112 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 14,132 | 116 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 14,248 | 116 | 0.82% |