Valmeyer, IL Demographics

A map of Valmeyer's Population by Race

Valmeyer, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,090, a large decrease from the 1,233 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valmeyer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valmeyer has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Valmeyer, that probability was 11.5% in 2020 and 10.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valmeyer is ranked the 678th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Valmeyer was ranked the 629th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valmeyer's White Population

1,028 residents of Valmeyer, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valmeyer is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Valmeyer ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valmeyer's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Valmeyer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.3%.

Valmeyer is more White than neighboring Imperial (87.3% White), Pevely (91% White), and Herculaneum (77.4% White). Valmeyer is less White than neighboring Kimmswick (97.3% White), and Maeystown (100% White).

Valmeyer's Black Population

7 residents of Valmeyer, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valmeyer is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Valmeyer ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valmeyer's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Valmeyer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Valmeyer is more Black than neighboring Kimmswick (0% Black), Maeystown (0% Black), and Pevely (0% Black). Valmeyer is less Black than neighboring Imperial (1.3% Black), and Herculaneum (7.2% Black).

Valmeyer's Asian Population

0 residents of Valmeyer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valmeyer is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Valmeyer ranks 717th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valmeyer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Valmeyer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Valmeyer is less Asian than neighboring Imperial (0.3% Asian), Pevely (1.2% Asian), and Herculaneum (0.3% Asian).

Valmeyer's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Valmeyer, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valmeyer is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Valmeyer ranks 949th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valmeyer's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Valmeyer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Valmeyer is more Hispanic than neighboring Maeystown (0% Hispanic), and Pevely (0.7% Hispanic). Valmeyer is less Hispanic than neighboring Kimmswick (1.8% Hispanic), Imperial (4.3% Hispanic), and Herculaneum (3.9% Hispanic).

Valmeyer's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Valmeyer, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valmeyer is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Valmeyer ranks 704th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valmeyer's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valmeyer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Valmeyer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kimmswick (0% Native American/Other), Imperial (0% Native American/Other), Maeystown (0% Native American/Other), and Pevely (0% Native American/Other). Valmeyer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Herculaneum (0.7% Native American/Other).

Valmeyer's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Valmeyer, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valmeyer is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Valmeyer ranks 936th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valmeyer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Valmeyer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Valmeyer is more Multiracial than neighboring Kimmswick (0.9% Multiracial), and Maeystown (0% Multiracial). Valmeyer is less Multiracial than neighboring Imperial (6.8% Multiracial), Pevely (7% Multiracial), and Herculaneum (10.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.