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Valier

Illinois · 669 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Valier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
+1%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5035636246847441990201020202024Valier
2024523
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,438
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,397 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,434
+7%since 2000
from $16,366 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(651)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(30)
Diversity Score
4
+1064%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+93%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valier, Illinois?

Valier, Illinois has about 669 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valier, Illinois?

The typical household in Valier, Illinois earns about $38,438 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 $48,300, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Valier, Illinois?

About 6.7% 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 7.7% 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 41 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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