Demographics & People — German Valley, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 455 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
| Median Age | 36.4 |
| Total Households | 183 |
| Family Households | 117 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | 0.022 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 445 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 207 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 135 |
| American | 60 |
| Irish | 54 |
| Other groups | 28 |
| English | 20 |
| Swiss | 18 |
| Dutch | 15 |
| Swedish | 11 |
| Danish | 10 |
Language
| English Only | 400 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 406 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 10 |
| Population 18+ | 347 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| 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 German Valley, Illinois.