Cherry Valley: Demographics & People
Cherry Valley is home to 3,749 people, in 1,478 households. Population grew 14.7% from 3,268 (2022) to 3,749 (2024). Median age 45.1 years. (5.5y older than Winnebago County; 7.4y older than Illinois). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 67% White (non-Hispanic) and 17% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.48). 65% of households are family-led. County is losing 270 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Illinois avg 2.5).
- 35% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Illinois 38%).
- 63 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Illinois 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 14.7% from 3,268 (2022) to 3,749 (2024) — about 24.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~4,321 (extrapolated at 7.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 5,165.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 53,448 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 14.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,268 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,749 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 3,749 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Population Estimate | 5,165 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 45.1y is 6.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 45.1 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 18.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,749 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 684 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,013.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,286.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 766 |
| Population under 18 | 684 |
| Median age | 45.1 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,749 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.48 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 2,100 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 364 |
| Asian residents | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 544 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 47.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 68.9% |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs Illinois 6.1%) |
| Black population | 7.3% (vs Illinois 9.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 16.6% (vs Illinois 17.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 66.8% (vs Illinois 54.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 10% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,303 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 997 |
| Share born in this state | 61.4% |
| Share born in another state | 38.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 26.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 9.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 251 |
| From Europe | 43 |
| From Africa | 60 |
Households & Family Composition
1,478 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 65% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 783 families, 23% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 656 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 783 |
| Married couples with children | 179 |
| Single-parent households | 16 |
| Average household size | 2.45 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 10.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 82 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 82 |
| Family households | 955 households (vs Illinois 9,709) |
| Households that are families | 64.6% (vs Illinois 62.4%) |
| Total households | 1,478 households (vs Illinois 14,867) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 270 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 53,157 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 53,427 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -270 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 149 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 117 residents live in group quarters (3.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 117 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 16 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | IL-16 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 17007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 17 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Boone |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 12.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 10.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 15.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 17007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Boone County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,206 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 17007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Boone County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 68.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 63.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 55.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 53,544 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 18.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,749, booming, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,749 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
| Town Summary · County | Boone County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade