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Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 4,166. The median household income is $63,633 and the median age is 39.0.
4,166
Population
74
People / sq mi
$63,633
Median Income
39.0
Median Age
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 covers 56 sq mi of land at 74.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,633
Median Household Income
$32,614
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$94,900
Median Home Value
$745
Median Rent
80.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.6%
High School+
15.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 serves a community with a population of 4,166 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 is $63,633, with a per capita income of $32,614. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 is 96.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196, 92.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 is $94,900, with a median rent of $745. The homeownership rate is 80.3%.
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Data for Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1735940).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.