Round Valley, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 548, Round Valley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Round Valley is a small community located in California, within Inyo County. The total population is 548. It ranks as the 1197th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Round Valley is 35.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Round Valley is $54,375. This is 45% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $695,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Round Valley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Round Valley, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.