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Galatia

Illinois · 827 residents · 1.952 sq mi
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Galatia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,828. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 186 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
827
−18%since 2000
from 1,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
−4%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7858549249931K1990201020202024Galatia
2024913
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,828
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,547
+138%since 2000
from $12,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(990)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(772)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other7.9%(65)
Diversity Score22.1%(183)
Diversity Score
22
+792%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
+152%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
57.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galatia, Illinois?

Galatia, Illinois has about 827 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galatia, Illinois?

The typical household in Galatia, Illinois earns about $48,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galatia, Illinois expensive?

In Galatia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Galatia, Illinois?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Galatia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galatia, Illinois?

About 14.2% of people in Galatia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galatia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Galatia, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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