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Valmeyer

Illinois · 1,233 residents · 3.423 sq mi
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Valmeyer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 625 residents. Median home value is $161,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,233
+103%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4978301K1K2K1990201020202024Valmeyer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,083
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,276
+63%since 2000
from $20,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,159)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(25)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score8%(98)
Diversity Score
8
+144%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valmeyer, Illinois?

Valmeyer, Illinois has about 1,233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valmeyer, Illinois?

The typical household in Valmeyer, Illinois earns about $82,083 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 $161,900, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Valmeyer, Illinois?

About 26.6% 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 1.5% 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 336 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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