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French Valley, California

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French Valley
census-designated place
French Valley with Bachelor Mountain, Tucalota Hills in the background
French Valley with Bachelor Mountain, Tucalota Hills in the background
Location of French Valley in Riverside County, California.
Location of French Valley in Riverside County, California.
French Valley is located in California
French Valley
French Valley
Position in California.
Coordinates: 33°35′58″N 117°06′23″W / 33.59944°N 117.10639°W / 33.59944; -117.10639
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyRiverside
Area
[1]
 • Total
10.879 sq mi (28.176 km2)
 • Land10.873 sq mi (28.161 km2)
 • Water0.0058 sq mi (0.015 km2)  0.06%
Elevation
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1,368 ft (417 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
35,280
 • Density3,245/sq mi (1,253/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
92563, 92596
Area code951
GNIS feature ID2583019

French Valley is a census-designated place located in the French Valley of Riverside County, California.[2] The 2020 United States census reported French Valley's population as 35,280, up from 23,067 at the 2010 census. It became the most populous CDP in Riverside County when Rubidoux was incorporated into Jurupa Valley.

Geography

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French Valley sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet (417 m).[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 10.9 square miles (28.2 km2), 99.94% of it land, and 0.06% of it water.

Demographics

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French Valley Field and Homes, Murrieta Hogbacks and Santa Rosa Plateau can be seen in the background
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
201023,067—
202035,28052.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]
1860–1870[4][5] 1880-1890[6]
1900[7] 1910[8] 1920[9]
1930[10] 1940[11] 1950[12]
1960[13][14] 1970[15] 1980[16]
1990[17] 2000[18] 2010[19]

French Valley first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[19]

Racial and ethnic composition

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French Valley CDP, California – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[20] Pop 2020[21] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 11,235 14,678 48.71% 41.60%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,700 2,559 7.37% 7.25%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 114 148 0.49% 0.42%
Asian alone (NH) 2,592 4,417 11.24% 12.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 118 192 0.51% 0.54%
Other race alone (NH) 32 168 0.14% 0.48%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 958 2,443 4.15% 6.92%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6,318 10,675 27.39% 30.26%
Total 23,067 35,280 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, French Valley had a population of 35,280 and a population density of 3,244.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,252.8/km2). The median age was 34.7 years; 31.0% were under the age of 18, 8.7% were aged 18 to 24, 27.4% were aged 25 to 44, 23.1% were aged 45 to 64, and 9.9% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.1 males age 18 and over.[22][23]

The census reported that 99.9% of residents lived in households, 0.0% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.1% were institutionalized.[22]

There were 9,665 households in French Valley, of which 54.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 72.7% were married-couple households, 4.6% were cohabiting-couple households, 8.5% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present, and 14.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 8.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[22] There were 8,538 families, accounting for 88.3% of households.[24]

There were 9,848 housing units, of which 1.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.9%. Occupied units were 86.2% owner-occupied and 13.8% occupied by renters.[22][23]

99.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 1.0% lived in rural areas.[25]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[26]
RaceNumberPercent
White17,31349.1%
Black or African American2,7247.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native3921.1%
Asian4,58913.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander2300.7%
Some other race3,54410.0%
Two or more races6,48818.4%

Income

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In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $132,605, and the per capita income was $41,363. About 2.5% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line.[27]

Education

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The majority of the territory of the CDP is covered by the Temecula Valley Unified School District. The northwestern portion of French Valley is served by schools operated by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in one portion, and the Menifee Union School District and the Perris Union High School District (for grades 9-12) in another portion.[28]

Elementary schools

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  • Alamos Elementary School
  • French Valley Elementary School
  • Lisa J. Mails Elementary School
  • Susan LaVorgna Elementary School

Middle schools

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  • Bella Vista Middle School
  • Dorothy McElhinney Middle School

High schools

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There are currently no public high schools in French Valley. The closest ones are Chaparral High School for Temecula Valley USD areas, and Vista Murrieta High School for Murrieta Valley USD areas.

Other schools

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: French Valley, California
  3. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  4. ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Almeda County to Sutter County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ "1870 Census of Population - Population of Civil Divisions less than Counties - California - Tehama County to Yuba County" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 2, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ↑ "1890 Census of Population - Population of California by Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 11, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  7. ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of California by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  8. ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  9. ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 28, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  10. ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number and Distribution of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 17, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  12. ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 19, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  13. ↑ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  14. ↑ "1960 Census of Population - General population Characteristics - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  15. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  16. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  17. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  18. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 22, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  19. 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  20. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – French Valley CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – French Valley CDP, California". United States Census Bureau.
  22. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  23. 1 2 "French Valley CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  24. ↑ "French Valley CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  25. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  26. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  27. ↑ "French Valley CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  28. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Riverside County, CA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/6). Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list, See also:
  29. ↑ "Harvest Hill STEAM Academy". Menifee Union School District. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  30. ↑ "Summit Academy". Temecula Valley Unified School District. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
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