Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Spring Valley, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,476

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.7%4,198

Hispanic/Latino

18.6%1,019

Two or More

2.8%152

Black

0.7%40

Asian

0.5%30

Other

0.5%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%292

High School Diploma

31.9%1,208

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%364

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%447

Associate's Degree

10.9%414

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%436

Master's Degree

4.1%157

Professional Degree

1.3%49

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

16.9%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,300

Median Renti

$915

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.1%1,456

Renter-Occupied

34.9%779

Total Units

2,531

Homeownership

65.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%17

$50K–$100K

27%393

$100K–$150K

20.3%296

$150K–$200K

15.9%232

$200K–$300K

28.4%413

$300K–$500K

7.2%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

194

$500–$750

150

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

225

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%9

2010–2019

4.4%111

2000–2009

7.5%189

1990–1999

9.2%234

1980–1989

5%126

1970–1979

16%404

1960–1969

7.5%191

1950–1959

15.5%393

1940–1949

11.9%300

1939 or earlier

22.7%574

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%1,588

Electricity

25.4%567

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%29

No Fuel

1.1%24

Other

0.6%14

Wood

0.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,598

Mean Household Incomei

$84,719

Per Capita Incomei

$34,327

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

2,671

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%76

$10K–$15K

3.4%75

$15K–$20K

2.5%56

$20K–$25K

3.2%71

$25K–$30K

1.2%26

$30K–$35K

11.2%251

$35K–$40K

3.7%83

$40K–$45K

4.8%107

$45K–$50K

2.2%50

$50K–$60K

7%157

$60K–$75K

11.8%263

$75K–$100K

9.6%214

$100K–$125K

14.9%332

$125K–$150K

10.7%239

$150K–$200K

5.4%120

$200K+

5.1%115

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

188

Residentsi

236

Avg. Tenant Renti

$359/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing147 homes92% occupied$343/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers35 homes95% occupied$425/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,598/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

65.3%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

26.6%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

6.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $56K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

61.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.8% of subsidized households are minority

36.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3366.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

276

Guatemala

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,560

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,599

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

250(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured

Spring Valley, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026