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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spring Valley

Illinois · 5,398 residents · 7.412 sq mi
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Spring Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,775. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,398
+3%since 1990
from 5,246 in 1990
1990 – 2025
728 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 708 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Spring Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,775
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,467 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,467
+56%since 1990
from $12,496 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.0
+11%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(5,182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(174)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score10.6%(556)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,917)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(359)
Asian0.4%(23)
Diversity Score18.4%(996)
18
+74%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Illinois?

Spring Valley, Illinois has about 5,398 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Spring Valley, Illinois earns about $38,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, Illinois expensive?

In Spring Valley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Illinois?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, Illinois?

About 6.3% of people in Spring Valley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Valley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Valley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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