Cherry Valley, Illinois
Cherry Valley: Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
About
Cherry Valley is a township located in the county of Winnebago in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,162 and a population density of 103 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,853 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cherry Valley
| Population : | 2,853 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Winnebago County |
| Area : | 30.72 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,326 feet / 709 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:25:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61016 |
| Density : | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cherry Valley is located at 42°14'5"N 88°56'56"W (42.2347434, -88.9489912).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cherry Valley decreased by 10.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,162 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,960 | -6.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,946 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,937 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,917 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,903 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,899 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,884 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,882 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,867 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,853 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,574 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,123 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,472 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,132 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 90.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 375 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
Cherry Valley zip code is 61016.
County name: Winnebago, County
fips: 17201
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $348,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,820 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,659 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,667 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,117 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 63,445 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,732 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $74,454 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,570 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 159 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 213 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 416 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,099.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.30 |
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Schools in Cherry Valley
College & universities near Cherry Valley, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448673 | Rasmussen College-Illinois | Rockford (IL) | 61108-2513 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cherry Valley, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Cherry Valley
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Valley Post Office | Cherry Valley (IL) | 61016 |
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- Cherry Valley , California city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 6,362 people.
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- Cherry Valley , New York human settlement in Otsego County, New York, United States of America with a population of 652 people.
- Cherry Valley , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 572 people.
- Cherry Valley , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 62 people.
Other cities in Winnebago County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winnebago County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 144,835 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Loves Park | 23,382 | City north of Rockford, Illinois |
| Machesney Park | 22,678 | Village in the U. |
| Roscoe | 10,406 | Town |
| South Beloit | 7,540 | City in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Rockton | 7,477 | Illinois village near the Wisconsin border |
| Winnebago | 2,973 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Harlem | 2,114 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Summerset | 2,048 | Census designated place |
| Pecatonica | 1,926 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Durand | 1,387 | Village in the United States |
| Shirland | 944 | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois |
| Seward | 874 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| New Milford | 851 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Cherry Valley distances to largest Illinois cities
