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Spring Valley

Illinois · 5,582 residents · 7.412 sq mi
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Spring Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,582
+3%since 2000
from 5,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+8%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Spring Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,549
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,775 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,500
+36%since 2000
from $19,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,917)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(359)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(996)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(4,165)
Black1.7%(95)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,044)
Asian0.9%(53)
Other1.8%(103)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,656)
Diversity Score
48
+158%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Illinois?

Spring Valley, Illinois has about 5,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Valley, Illinois earns about $50,549 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 $102,100, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Illinois?

About 19.7% 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 14.0% 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 336 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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