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German Valley

Illinois · 463 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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German Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,269. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
463
−4%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
996 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,034 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4204594995385771990201020202024German Valley
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,269
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,081
+8%since 2000
from $18,564 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(470)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(454)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score4.5%(21)
Diversity Score
4
−12%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+94%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in German Valley, Illinois?

German Valley, Illinois has about 463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in German Valley, Illinois earns about $68,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is German Valley, Illinois expensive?

In German Valley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,900, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in German Valley, Illinois?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in German Valley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in German Valley, Illinois?

About 4.1% of people in German Valley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has German Valley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, German Valley, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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