German Valley, Illinois
German Valley: Village in Illinois
About
German Valley is a village located in the county of Stephenson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 463 and a population density of 965 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 417 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about German Valley
| Population : | 417 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Stephenson County |
| Area : | 0.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,700 feet / 823 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:30:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61039 |
| Density : | 869 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
German Valley is located at 42°12'56"N 89°28'24"W (42.2155800, -89.4734500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of German Valley decreased by 11.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 463 | - | census |
| 2011 | 451 | -2.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 447 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 448 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 442 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 437 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 436 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 429 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 427 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 425 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 417 | -1.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,881 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,675 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,865 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,678 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 78.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 56.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 33.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 738 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 25.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
German Valley zip code is 61039.
County name: Stephenson, County
fips: 17177
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $294,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,661 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $504 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,172 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,063 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,867 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,535 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 232,694 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,988 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $70,549 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,776 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,552 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 787 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 610 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 822 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 654 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,410 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,541.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.09 |
Schools in German Valley
College & universities near German Valley, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near German 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 |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near German Valley
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| German Valley Post Office | German Valley (IL) | 61039 |
Other cities in Stephenson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stephenson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 23,447 | City in Illinois |
| Lena | 2,680 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Loran | 1,327 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Rock Grove | 1,296 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Oneco | 1,228 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Kent | 787 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pearl City | 772 | Village in the United States |
| Orangeville | 737 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cedarville | 675 | Human settlement in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Davis | 616 | Village in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA |
| Dakota | 459 | Town in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States |
| Rock City | 279 | Village in Illinois |
| Winslow | 272 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ridott | 149 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
