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Plum Valley

Illinois · 520 residents · 1.868 sq mi
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Plum Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,169. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $339,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

520
−4%since 2023
from 542 in 2023
2020 – 2024
278 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 290 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.3
−4%since 2023
from 47.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
38245051958765520202024Plum Valley
2024520
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$142,169
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $213,084 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$71,665
+22%since 2023
from $58,640 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.229
+10%since 2023
from 0.208 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$339,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $268,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
84.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.9% in 2023
15.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
18.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+89%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(81)
Black69.7%(378)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(83)
Diversity Score58.5%(317)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(195)
Black51.3%(267)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(58)
Diversity Score72.9%(379)
73
+25%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
38.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

51.3 min
−3%since 2023
from 52.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
70.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
29.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
74.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
59.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Plum Valley, Illinois?

Plum Valley, Illinois has about 520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plum Valley, Illinois earns about $142,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum Valley, Illinois expensive?

In Plum Valley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $339,200.

How educated are people in Plum Valley, Illinois?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plum Valley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum Valley, Illinois?

About 1.3% of people in Plum Valley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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