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Valley City

Illinois · 14 residents · 0.27 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 79.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.0
+59%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0122335461990201020202024Valley City
202412
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(1)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(1)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1914.3%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(1)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5421.4%(3)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 647.1%(1)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.1%(1)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8421.4%(3)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over7.1%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,876
+15%since 2000
from $6,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
79.3%
+79.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
33.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
66.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German58.6%(17)
Irish27.6%(8)
English13.8%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
Female
58.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(6)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced100%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley City, Illinois?

Valley City, Illinois has about 14 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Valley City, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valley City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley City, Illinois?

About 79.3% of people in Valley City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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

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