Cherry Valley township is located in Winnebago County Illinois. Cherry Valley township has a 2024 population of 19,035. Cherry Valley township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,331 in 2020.
The average household income in Cherry Valley township is $85,491 with a poverty rate of 10.09%. The median age in Cherry Valley township is 36.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cherry Valley township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,992 | 62.36% |
| Black or African American | 2,295 | 11.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,962 | 10.2% |
| Other race | 1,634 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 1,116 | 5.8% |
| Native American | 231 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,161 | 2.34 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 3,552 | 2.86 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 3,075 | 1.29 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Female | 1,008 | 3.25 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Male | 526 | 3.29 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 686 | 5.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,233 | 9.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,308 | 17.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 999 | 7.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,959 | 30.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 496 | 3.86% |
| Some College | 3,182 | 24.74% |
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 | 8,436 | 8,087 | 2,420 |
| Hispanic | 2,267 | 1,597 | 272 |
| Black | 1,294 | 1,161 | 168 |
| 2+ Races | 1,025 | 793 | 101 |
| Other Race | 934 | 621 | 197 |
| Asian | 600 | 577 | 368 |
| Native American | 123 | 106 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,091 | $61,274 | $54,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,792 | $77,287 | $64,517 |
| High School Graduate | $40,061 | $49,092 | $28,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,111 | $44,643 | $31,060 |
| Overall | $46,171 | $57,789 | $37,552 |
| Some College | $45,439 | $60,076 | $32,683 |
$46,171
Average Earnings
$57,789
Average Male
$37,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.78% of Cherry Valley township residents speak only English, while 22.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,244 | 718 | 6.39% |
| Hispanic | 4,014 | 678 | 16.89% |
| Multiple | 1,942 | 477 | 24.56% |
| Black | 2,291 | 428 | 18.68% |
| Other | 1,634 | 152 | 9.3% |
| Asian | 1,116 | 51 | 4.57% |
10.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.72%
Male Poverty Rate
12.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cherry Valley township is Multiple, with 24.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cherry Valley township is Asian, with 4.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.51% |
| High School | 10.68% |
| Some College | 10.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.3% |
| Female Employed | 8.93% |
| Male Employed | 4.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $98,676 |
| Households | $71,338 | $85,491 |
| Married Families | $98,152 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,917 | $58,437 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
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
831
Number of Veterans
781
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 457 |
| Second Gulf War | 123 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 307 |
| 75+ | 264 |
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 750 | 7.5% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 1.39% |
| Black | 31 | 1.85% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
65.27%
Born in Cherry Valley township
85.95%
Native Born
14.05%
Foreign Born
7.37%
Non Citizen
6.68%
Naturalized
85.95% of Cherry Valley township residents were born in the United States, with 65.27% having been born in Illinois. 7.37% 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 | 18,875 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 18,907 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 18,939 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 18,971 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 19,003 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 19,035 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 19,067 | -32 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 19,099 | -127 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 19,226 | -105 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 19,331 | 298 | 1.57% |
| 2019 | 19,033 | -84 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 19,117 | -57 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 19,174 | -90 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 19,264 | -67 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 19,331 | -99 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 19,430 | -144 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 19,574 | -71 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 19,645 | -97 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 19,742 | -79 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 19,821 | 0 | 0% |