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Galva

Iowa · 434 residents · 0.754 sq mi
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Galva has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,656. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
434
+18%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
576 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
−25%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3504054605155701990201020202024Galva
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,656
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,577 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,546
−15%since 2000
from $24,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(403)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(28)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(70)
Diversity Score
16
+1095%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Iowa?

Galva, Iowa has about 434 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Iowa?

The typical household in Galva, Iowa earns about $42,656 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Iowa?

About 12.1% 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 9.4% of people in Galva, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galva, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Galva, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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