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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galva

Illinois · 2,742 residents · 2.765 sq mi
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Galva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,754. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,900. With a median age of 38.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,742
−1%vs 2000
vs 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
992 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Galva
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,754
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,071 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,295
−40%vs 2000
vs $17,165 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$301
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
74.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
1.3
−22%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(40)
1
−75%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.2%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 15.3 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, Illinois?

Galva, Illinois has about 2,742 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galva, Illinois?

The typical household in Galva, Illinois earns about $20,754 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 $26,900, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Illinois?

About 10.4% 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 12.0% of people in Galva, Illinois 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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