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Valier

Illinois · 538 residents (2025 est.) · 1.124 sq mi
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Valier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,305. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,100. The poverty rate of 33.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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

Total population
523
−21%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:538 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5035636246847441990201020202024Valier
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,305
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,660
+63%since 2000
from $16,366 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+35%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,144
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+131%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(497)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(24)
Diversity Score11.9%(62)
Diversity Score
12
+2992%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+91%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valier, Illinois?

Valier, Illinois has about 523 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valier, Illinois?

The typical household in Valier, Illinois earns about $27,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valier, Illinois expensive?

In Valier, Illinois, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.

How educated are people in Valier, Illinois?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valier, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valier, Illinois?

About 33.7% of people in Valier, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valier, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Valier, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 187 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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