Village · Illinois
Valmeyer, Illinois
Valmeyer, village, in Monroe County, Illinois. Valmeyer had 1,204 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,233 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,090 (±222). GEOID 1777265.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,204
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,233 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,090 ±222
Median household income
$94,821
±$22,966 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$223,200
±$14,357 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,145
±$172 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Valmeyer and what county is it in?
Valmeyer is a village in Monroe County, Illinois. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 360 residents per square mile in 2020.
Valmeyer is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Valmeyer, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,204 people lived in Valmeyer on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,233 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,090 (±222).
| Measure | Valmeyer | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,090 ±222 | 35,036 | no clear change |
| Households | 421 ±78 | 13,851 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.29 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 453 ±88 | 14,759 | no clear change |
Valmeyer's population since 2000
From 608 in 2000 to 1,204 in 2025: up 98.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Valmeyer as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Valmeyer?
The median resident of Valmeyer is 45.7 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%.
| Measure | Valmeyer | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 ±6.8 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% ±4.4 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±6.6 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±4.3 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.3% ±3.5 pts | 95.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1% ±3.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±4.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±4.2 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0% ±6.7 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±3.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±3.3 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Valmeyer earn?
Half of Valmeyer's 421 households earn less than $94,821 a year (±$22,966), against $102,880 in Monroe County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $102,618 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Valmeyer | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,821 ±$22,966 | $102,880 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,353 ±$10,740 | $123,402 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,188 ±$4,425 | $49,605 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.8% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.4% ±4.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±3.4 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±4.1 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Valmeyer?
Owners occupy 79.6% of Valmeyer's occupied homes and renters 20.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $223,200 by its owner (±$14,357). The median renter pays $1,145 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Valmeyer | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,200 ±$14,357 | $282,100 | +$27,520 |
| Median gross rent | $1,145 ±$172 | $1,042 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.5% ±16.5 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,750 ±$98 | $1,973 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.6% ±6.9 pts | 84.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.4% ±6.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Housing units | 453 ±88 | 14,759 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±33.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.4% ±5.8 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% ±3.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±2.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±2.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Valmeyer building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Valmeyer in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Valmeyer work and get to work?
82.3% of Valmeyer's workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes.
| Measure | Valmeyer | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2% ±6.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.3% ±6.1 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1% ±5.7 pts | 12.6% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min ±3.0 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Valmeyer?
No census tract lies mostly in Valmeyer; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6004.02Monroe County | 4,867 | $96,613 |
| Tract 6005.02Monroe County | 2,675 | $98,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Valmeyer) · Census block assignment files
How does Valmeyer compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Valmeyer is the 9,582nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 596th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Valmeyer ranks 404th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 596th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 680th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 827th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 404th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 425th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 487th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 418th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 977th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 683rd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 250th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 597th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 333rd | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 440th | 1,382 |
Valmeyer's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Valmeyer with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Valmeyer?
22 of the 57 figures for Valmeyer on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Valmeyer are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Valmeyer.