Cherry Valley is a village located in Winnebago County Illinois. Cherry Valley has a 2024 population of 2,853. Cherry Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,896 in 2020.
The average household income in Cherry Valley is $93,989 with a poverty rate of 7.07%. The median age in Cherry Valley is 45.2 years: 43.5 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherry Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,100 | 64.26% |
| Two or more races | 548 | 16.77% |
| Black or African American | 364 | 11.14% |
| Other race | 128 | 3.92% |
| Native American | 87 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,293 | 2.45 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 621 | 3.14 | 98.7 | 1.3 |
| Non Family | 510 | 1.38 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 131 | 3.39 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 31 | 2.48 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 6.34% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 512 | 21.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 812 | 34.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.25% |
| Some College | 531 | 22.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,738 | 1,688 | 542 |
| Hispanic | 356 | 273 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 219 | 59 |
| Black | 133 | 112 | 60 |
| Other Race | 87 | 76 | 66 |
| Native American | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 75.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,202 | $0 | $49,295 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,625 | $64,177 | $20,645 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,841 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,228 | $63,008 | $47,911 |
| Some College | $55,868 | $56,840 | $43,611 |
$49,228
Average Earnings
$63,008
Average Male
$47,911
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.33% of Cherry Valley residents speak only English, while 13.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 344 | 106 | 30.81% |
| White | 2,030 | 106 | 5.22% |
| Multiple | 531 | 14 | 2.64% |
7.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.37%
Male Poverty Rate
10.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherry Valley is Black, with 30.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherry Valley is Multiple, with 2.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.96% |
| Some College | 5.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 3.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,006 | $109,883 |
| Households | $74,766 | $93,989 |
| Married Families | $123,580 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,600 | $64,859 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| World War II | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 5% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.06% |
| Other Race | 7 | 8.05% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.42%
Born in Cherry Valley
89.2%
Native Born
10.8%
Foreign Born
5.11%
Non Citizen
5.69%
Naturalized
89.2% of Cherry Valley residents were born in the United States, with 65.42% having been born in Illinois. 5.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,800 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 2,810 | -11 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 2,821 | -11 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 2,832 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 2,842 | -11 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 2,853 | -11 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,864 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,867 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 2,881 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 2,896 | 29 | 1.01% |
| 2019 | 2,867 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 2,882 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 2,884 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 2,899 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,903 | -14 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 2,917 | -20 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 2,937 | -9 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 2,946 | -14 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 2,960 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,964 | 0 | 0% |