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Valley City

Illinois · 14 residents · 0.27 sq mi
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With 14 people, Valley City is a city in Illinois. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 79.3% of locals live below the federal poverty line. At a median age of 50.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 33% of homes are owner-occupied. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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
Population density
52 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+59%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.27 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
01223354619902000201020202024Valley 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
Persons per household
3.22 people
+61%since 2013
from 2.00 people in 2013
US average: 2.61
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)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German58.6%(17)
Irish27.6%(8)
English13.8%(4)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 73.3%
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%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
33.3%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
0.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
20.7%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
79.3%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
0.0%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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