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Cherry Valley

Illinois · 3,162 residents · 8.405 sq mi
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Cherry Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,955. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value is $174,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,162
+44%since 2000
from 2,191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+20%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cherry Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,955
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,871 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,636
+42%since 2000
from $23,725 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,031)
Black1.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(48)
Asian2.6%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(340)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(2,692)
Black2.8%(89)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(162)
Asian4.6%(146)
Other0.3%(11)
Diversity Score30%(948)
Diversity Score
30
+93%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Valley, Illinois?

Cherry Valley, Illinois has about 3,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherry Valley, Illinois earns about $57,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cherry Valley, Illinois expensive?

In Cherry Valley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $174,600, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Valley, Illinois?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cherry Valley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cherry Valley, Illinois?

About 8.0% of people in Cherry Valley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cherry Valley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Cherry Valley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,547 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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