German Valley, Illinois facts for kids
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German Valley
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Post office for German Valley
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| Nickname(s):
Dutch Ditch
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Location of German Valley in Stephenson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Township | Ridott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 433 |
| • Density | 905.86/sq mi (349.71/km2) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61039
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-29093 |
German Valley is a small village located in Stephenson County, Illinois, in the United States. It's about four miles south of U.S. Route 20, nestled between the cities of Freeport and Rockford. In 2020, about 433 people lived here.
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Village Location and Size
German Valley is found at these coordinates: 42°12′54″N 89°28′39″W. It covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.24 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
People Living in German Valley
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 144 | — | |
| 1920 | 187 | 29.9% | |
| 1930 | 191 | 2.1% | |
| 1940 | 180 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 206 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 224 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 206 | −8.0% | |
| 1980 | 414 | 101.0% | |
| 1990 | 480 | 15.9% | |
| 2000 | 481 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 463 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 433 | −6.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 481 people living in German Valley. These people made up 179 households, with 138 of them being families. Most people living in the village were White. A small number of residents were of Asian or Pacific Islander descent. About 1.87% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.69 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 29.3% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 33.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 13.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 35 years.
Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary
German Valley is home to a special place called Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary. This sanctuary provides a safe home for exotic pets that need care. It's a unique part of the village where animals can live happily.
See also
In Spanish: German Valley para niños
