Demographics & People — Spring Valley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,508 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
| Median Age | 41.7 |
| Total Households | 2,303 |
| Family Households | 1,454 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3321 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,624 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,098 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,342 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,242 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,196 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,188 |
| Italian | 1,078 |
| German | 876 |
| Irish | 713 |
| Polish | 564 |
| English | 345 |
| American | 157 |
Language
| English Only | 4,623 |
| Spanish | 609 |
| Population 5+ | 5,256 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 337 |
| Population 18+ | 4,381 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Spring Valley, Illinois.