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Bull Valley

Illinois · 1,131 residents (2025 est.) · 9.649 sq mi
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Bull Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $191,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $477,900. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,269
+75%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.5
+18%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,131 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4947641K1K2K1990201020202024Bull Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$191,250
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,693 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,464
+88%since 2000
from $54,022 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+31%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,900
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−71.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−39%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(687)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,043)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(160)
Asian2.6%(33)
Other2.6%(33)
Diversity Score38.4%(487)
Diversity Score
38
+304%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2017
from 93.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bull Valley, Illinois?

Bull Valley, Illinois has about 1,269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bull Valley, Illinois?

The typical household in Bull Valley, Illinois earns about $191,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bull Valley, Illinois expensive?

In Bull Valley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $477,900, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Bull Valley, Illinois?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bull Valley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bull Valley, Illinois?

About 6.1% of people in Bull Valley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bull Valley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Bull Valley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 685 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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