State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,422.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
9.64%
Sun Valley, Nevada Population 2021
21,159
Sun Valley is a city located in Washoe County Nevada. Sun Valley has a 2020 population of 21,159. Sun Valley is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 9.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,299 in 2010. Sun Valley reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in Sun Valley is $66,644 with a poverty rate of 12.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,016 per month, and the median house value is $169,000. The median age in Sun Valley is 34.2 years, 34.3 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Sun Valley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sun Valleywas:
- White: 72.47%
- Other race: 15.72%
- Two or more races: 3.56%
- Native American: 3.24%
- Asian: 2.02%
- Black or African American: 1.91%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.07%
The current population of Sun Valley, Nevada is 21,159 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,159.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 19,299.
Sun Valley, Nevada Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,334 | 72.47% |
| Some Other Race | 3,326 | 15.72% |
| Two or More Races | 754 | 3.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 686 | 3.24% |
| Asian | 428 | 2.02% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 1.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 227 | 1.07% |
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Sun Valley Population by Race
Sun Valley Population Pyramid $2021
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Sun Valley Population by Age
Sun Valley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,596 | 3.21 | 70.5 |
| Married | 3,562 | 3.75 | 73.6 |
| Non Family | 1,416 | 1.4 | 67.7 |
| Female | 1,114 | 3.5 | 65.4 |
| Male | 504 | 3.78 | 67.5 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
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Sun Valley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,656 | 12.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,184 | 15.85% |
| High School Graduate | 4,207 | 30.53% |
| Some College | 3,420 | 24.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,182 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 809 | 5.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 322 | 2.34% |
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Sun Valley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sun Valley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,407 | 6,271 | 674 |
| Hispanic | 5,153 | 2,552 | 249 |
| Other Race | 1,701 | 754 | 61 |
| Native American | 397 | 367 | 10 |
| Asian | 331 | 272 | 119 |
| 2+ Races | 288 | 234 | 7 |
| Black | 250 | 250 | 36 |
| Islander | 181 | 179 | 67 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 37.02%.
Sun Valley Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,403
Average Earnings
$35,619
Average Male
$30,067
Average Female
Sun Valley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sun Valley Language by Age
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Sun Valley Language
59.49% of Sun Valley residents speak only English, while 40.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.02% of the population.
Sun Valley Language
Sun Valley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,685 | 1,356 | 14.00% |
| White | 9,232 | 1,104 | 11.96% |
| Other | 3,326 | 476 | 14.31% |
| Multiple | 743 | 86 | 11.57% |
| Native | 663 | 39 | 5.88% |
| Black | 404 | 32 | 7.92% |
| Islander | 227 | 25 | 11.01% |
12.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.12%
Male Poverty Rate
13.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sun Valley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sun Valley is Other, with 14.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sun Valley is Native, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.22%.
Sun Valley Poverty
Sun Valley Poverty Rate by Education
Sun Valley Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Sun Valley Married by Age and Sex
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Sun Valley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sun Valley Marital Status by Race
Sun Valley Marital Status
Sun Valley Veterans by War
Sun Valley Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,195 | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 40 | 10.96% |
| Other Race | 37 | 1.74% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 8.19% |
| Native American | 12 | 2.73% |
| Black | 12 | 4.71% |
Sun Valley Veterans by Race
Sun Valley Veterans by Education
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13.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sun Valley Veterans by Education
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67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Sun Valley Employment by Age
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Sun Valley Employment by Race
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Sun 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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40.93%
Born in Sun Valley
81.13%
Native Born
18.87%
Foreign Born
10.06%
Non Citizen
8.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.13% of Sun Valley residents were born in the United States, with 40.93% having been born in Nevada. 10.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sun Valley Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,159 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 21,159 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 21,159 | 476 | 2.30% |
| 2018 | 20,683 | -418 | -1.98% |
| 2017 | 21,101 | 716 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 20,385 | 722 | 3.67% |
| 2015 | 19,663 | 885 | 4.71% |
| 2014 | 18,778 | 86 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 18,692 | 178 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 18,514 | -489 | -2.57% |
| 2011 | 19,003 | -296 | -1.53% |
| 2010 | 19,299 | 0.00% |