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Bull Valley

Illinois · 1,128 residents · 9.649 sq mi
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Bull Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,556. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $397,500. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,128
+55%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+19%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4947641K1K2K1990201020202024Bull Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,556
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,693 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,748
−4%since 2000
from $54,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
6.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+1%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,002)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(58)
Asian1.5%(17)
Other1.9%(22)
Diversity Score21%(237)
Diversity Score
21
+121%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bull Valley, Illinois?

Bull Valley, Illinois has about 1,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bull Valley, Illinois earns about $95,556 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 $397,500.

How educated are people in Bull Valley, Illinois?

About 56.5% 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 4.7% 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 544 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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