Fountain Valley, CA

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2024 Population
56,258
US Senator
Alex Padilla
Democratic Party
US Senator
Adam Schiff
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
44.4
1.6% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
8.02%
9.74% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$115,237
3.08% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$1.07M
5.27% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
27,053
1.63% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Fountain Valley, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in Fountain Valley, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fountain Valley, CA are Coastline Community College (2,066 degrees awarded in 2023), Coastline Beauty College (186 degrees), and Modern Technology School (85 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Fountain Valley, CA was $1.07M, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in Fountain Valley, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Fountain Valley, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Fountain Valley, CA is home to a population of 56.3k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 32.8% of Fountain Valley, CA residents were born outside of the country (18.5k people).

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.2k people) in Fountain Valley, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.34k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.2%
2024 Citizenship
91.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.2% of Fountain Valley, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Fountain Valley, CA was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fountain Valley, CA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.2k ± 1.24k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    20.7k ± 1.43k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    4.34k ± 1.18k
17.2%
Hispanic Population
9.7k people

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.2k people) in Fountain Valley, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.34k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

17.2% of the people in Fountain Valley, CA are hispanic (9.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Fountain Valley, CA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,862,617 ± 45,816 people
  2. Philippines
    824,246 ± 22,054 people
  3. China
    687,951 ± 20,184 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,862,617 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,246 and China with 687,951.

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Foreign-Born Population

32.8%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
18.5k people
32%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
18.1k people

As of 2024, 32.8% of Fountain Valley, CA residents (18.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fountain Valley, CA was 32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    564 ± 157
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    179 ± 70
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    167 ± 91

Fountain Valley, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Fountain Valley, CA employs 27.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Fountain Valley, CA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,539 people), Manufacturing (3,217 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,151 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($109,205), Finance & Insurance ($84,688), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,619).

Employment

Occupations

27.1k
2024 Value
± 1,248
1.63%
1 Year growth
± 6.42%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fountain Valley, CA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 26.6k employees to 27.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fountain Valley, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,153 people), Management Occupations (2,968 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,816 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fountain Valley, CA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.1k
2024 Value
± 1,248
1.63%
1 Year growth
± 6.42%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Fountain Valley, CA grew at a rate of 1.63%, from 26.6k employees to 27.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fountain Valley, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,539 people), Manufacturing (3,217 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,151 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fountain Valley, CA, though some of these residents may live in Fountain Valley, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$65,298
Median earning men ± $10,002
$47,523
Median earning women ± $2,875

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($107,292), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,931), and Wholesale Trade ($83,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,315), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,230), and Public Administration ($57,708).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Fountain Valley, CA. Showing the available data for California.
2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (58.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla
Senator from California3
Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Adam Schiff
Senator from California1
Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Fountain Valley, CA awarded 2,337 degrees. The student population of Fountain Valley, CA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 4,928 male students and 3,932 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fountain Valley, CA are Hispanic or Latino (717 and 31%), White (664 and 28.7%), Asian (423 and 18.3%), and Black or African American (321 and 13.9%).

The largest universities in Fountain Valley, CA by number of degrees awarded are Coastline Community College (2,066 and 88.4%), Coastline Beauty College (186 and 7.96%), and Modern Technology School (85 and 3.64%).

The most popular majors in Fountain Valley, CA are General Business Administration & Management (421 and 18%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (391 and 16.7%), and Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (139 and 5.95%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Fountain Valley, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 94.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 8,860 (55.6% men and 44.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 8,860 students enrolled in Fountain Valley, CA, 55.6% men and 44.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,919 records, of which 43% were women and 57% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Biological & Physical Sciences
    126 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    280 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    220 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Fountain Valley, CA was Biological & Physical Sciences with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Fountain Valley, CA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Coastline Community College
    2,066 degrees awarded
  2. Coastline Beauty College
    186 degrees awarded
  3. Modern Technology School
    85 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Coastline Community College with 2,066 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 1,345 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fountain Valley, CA, which is 1.36 times more than the 992 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 717 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 664 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($76) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Fountain Valley, CA was $1.07M in 2024, which is 3.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.02M to $1.07M, a 5.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Fountain Valley, CA is 64.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Fountain Valley, CA have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fountain Valley, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.07M
Median Property Value 2024
±$16,485
$12,166
Median Property Taxes
±$682

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fountain Valley, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fountain Valley, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

64.8%
Homeownership
2024
70.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 64.8% of the housing units in Fountain Valley, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$115,237
Median Household Income
± $8,309
18.8k
Number of Households
± 990

In 2024, the median household income of the 18.8k households in Fountain Valley, CA grew to $115,237 from the previous year's value of $111,797.

The following chart displays the households in Fountain Valley, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fountain Valley, CA is from California.
0.495
2023 Wage GINI in California
0.498
2022 Wage GINI in California

In 2023, the income inequality in California was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.573% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (74.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.6%)
  3. Carpooled (6.24%)

In 2024, 74.9% of workers in Fountain Valley, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

26 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fountain Valley, CA have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Fountain Valley, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fountain Valley, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fountain Valley, CA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fountain Valley, CA (4.49k out of 56k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fountain Valley, CA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Fountain Valley, CA has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.378% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

3.27%
Uninsured
48.3%
Employer Coverage
19.5%
Medicaid
15.9%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
0.378%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fountain Valley, CA declined by 13.1% from 3.76% to 3.27%.

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