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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galva

Iowa · 394 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Galva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $19,700. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

394
+7%vs 2000
vs 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
523 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 45.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3504054605155701990201020202024Galva
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,583
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,577 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,366
−53%vs 2000
vs $24,062 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.5%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$19,700
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$192
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $250 in 2000
US average: $450
87.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
12.3% rent
1.0
−17%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Galva, Iowa?

Galva, Iowa has about 394 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galva, Iowa?

The typical household in Galva, Iowa earns about $20,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galva, Iowa expensive?

In Galva, Iowa, the median home is worth about $19,700, and the typical rent is about $192 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Iowa?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galva, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galva, Iowa?

About 10.5% of people in Galva, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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