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Spring Valley

Wisconsin · 1,401 residents · 3.965 sq mi
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Spring Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,519. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,401
+18%since 2000
from 1,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 300 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Spring Valley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,519
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,482 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,510
+65%since 2000
from $17,844 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+43%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,172)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,322)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score8.7%(122)
Diversity Score
9
+359%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Valley, Wisconsin?

Spring Valley, Wisconsin has about 1,401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring Valley, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Spring Valley, Wisconsin earns about $54,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Valley, Wisconsin expensive?

In Spring Valley, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $148,100, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Valley, Wisconsin?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Valley, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Valley, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of people in Spring Valley, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Valley, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Valley, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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