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Valmeyer

Illinois · 1,263 residents · 3.423 sq mi
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Valmeyer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,619. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 655 residents. Median home value is $168,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,263
+108%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
+108%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4978301K1K2K1990201020202024Valmeyer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,619
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,782
+16%since 2000
from $20,420 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(597)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,225)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.8%(23)
Diversity Score9%(113)
Diversity Score
9
+174%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valmeyer, Illinois?

Valmeyer, Illinois has about 1,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valmeyer, Illinois?

The typical household in Valmeyer, Illinois earns about $66,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valmeyer, Illinois expensive?

In Valmeyer, Illinois, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Valmeyer, Illinois?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valmeyer, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valmeyer, Illinois?

About 2.9% of people in Valmeyer, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valmeyer, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Valmeyer, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 366 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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