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.

German Valley, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

467

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.6%456

Two or More

1.1%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%3

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%1

Asian

0.2%1

Other

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%15

High School Diploma

27.2%79

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%20

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%44

Associate's Degree

12.4%36

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%43

Master's Degree

10.7%31

Professional Degree

0.7%2

Doctorate

2.8%8

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

29%

Graduate+

14.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,300

Median Renti

$904

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72%126

Renter-Occupied

28%49

Total Units

198

Homeownership

72%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%2

$50K–$100K

24.6%31

$100K–$150K

35.7%45

$150K–$200K

20.6%26

$200K–$300K

16.7%21

$300K–$500K

0.8%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%1

2000–2009

2.5%5

1990–1999

3%6

1980–1989

7.6%15

1970–1979

34.3%68

1960–1969

9.6%19

1950–1959

10.6%21

1940–1949

1.5%3

1939 or earlier

30.3%60

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.4%111

Electricity

34.9%61

Fuel Oil

1.1%2

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,661

Mean Household Incomei

$75,617

Per Capita Incomei

$29,978

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

247

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%9

$10K–$15K

2.9%5

$15K–$20K

2.9%5

$20K–$25K

4%7

$25K–$30K

1.7%3

$30K–$35K

2.3%4

$35K–$40K

10.9%19

$40K–$45K

4.6%8

$45K–$50K

3.4%6

$50K–$60K

4%7

$60K–$75K

12.6%22

$75K–$100K

15.4%27

$100K–$125K

16%28

$125K–$150K

9.1%16

$150K–$200K

4%7

$200K+

1.1%2

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes89% occupied

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

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

61.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

240

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

241

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured