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Galva

Illinois · 2,383 residents (2025 est.) · 2.765 sq mi
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Galva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,470. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $83,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,454
−11%since 2000
from 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Galva
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,470
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,191
+76%since 2000
from $17,165 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+9%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,678)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(54)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,143)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(119)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other6.4%(157)
Diversity Score28.9%(708)
Diversity Score
29
+405%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Illinois?

Galva, Illinois has about 2,454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Illinois?

The typical household in Galva, Illinois earns about $52,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galva, Illinois expensive?

In Galva, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,700, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Illinois?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Galva, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galva, Illinois?

About 18.8% of people in Galva, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galva, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Galva, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 288 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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