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Plum Valley

Illinois · 632 residents · 1.868 sq mi
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Plum Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $179,375. Population has grown 46% since 2021. Median home value is $281,300. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 162% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

632
+46%vs 2021
vs 433 in 2021
2020 – 2024
338 / sq mi
+46%vs 2021
vs 232 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
53.7
+8%vs 2021
vs 49.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$179,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $187,594 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$57,850
+12%vs 2021
vs $51,439 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
−6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing13.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$281,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $283,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
97.5%
+21.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.1% in 2021
2.5% rent
1.6
+4%vs 2021
vs 1.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(152)
Black64.9%(281)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(294)
Black35.3%(223)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(86)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75.8%(479)
76
+33%vs 2021
vs 57 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
21.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
−5%vs 2021
vs 33.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
94.2%
+17.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.3%
−10.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
47.4%
−21.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.0% in 2021
62.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Plum Valley, Illinois?

Plum Valley, Illinois has about 632 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plum Valley, Illinois earns about $179,375 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 $281,300.

How educated are people in Plum Valley, Illinois?

About 34.2% 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 2.1% 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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