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Cherry Valley

Illinois · 2,905 residents · 8.405 sq mi
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Cherry Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,397. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value is $171,600. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,905
+33%since 2000
from 2,191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
53.2
+45%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cherry Valley
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(123)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(115)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.4%(128)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.1%(120)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(138)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(325)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.1%(235)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(333)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.9%(549)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.1%(468)
US avg: 10%
75 to 848.4%(245)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.3%(126)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,397
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,871 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,460
+49%since 2000
from $23,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−19%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cherry Valley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,031)
Black1.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(48)
Asian2.6%(56)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(2,342)
Black2.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(207)
Asian5%(145)
Other1.4%(40)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.3%(174)
Puerto Rican0.9%(25)
Colombian0.5%(15)
Asian origin
Laotian3.3%(93)
Filipino1.4%(40)
Korean0.6%(17)
Chinese0.5%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.6%(17)
Ancestry
German31.5%(877)
Irish16%(444)
Swedish8.8%(244)
Italian7%(194)
English6.4%(178)
Polish3.8%(107)
Scottish3.7%(103)
American2.7%(75)
Norwegian2.5%(70)
French2.3%(63)
Slovak1.1%(31)
Danish0.6%(16)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Serbian0.5%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(14)
Swiss0.5%(14)
Finnish0.5%(13)
Czech0.3%(9)
Lithuanian0.3%(9)
Nigerian0.3%(9)
Greek0.3%(8)
Russian0.3%(7)
Dutch0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.5%(502)
Married56.4%(845)
Widowed5%(75)
Divorced5%(75)
Women 15+
Never married26.7%(452)
Married52.3%(885)
Widowed10.8%(183)
Divorced10.2%(172)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cherry Valley, Illinois?

Cherry Valley, Illinois has about 2,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cherry Valley, Illinois earns about $68,397 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 $171,600, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Cherry Valley, Illinois?

About 28.0% 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 6.6% 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 1,290 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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