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Galva

Illinois · 2,470 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 $44,191. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $67,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,470
−10%since 2000
from 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.7
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Galva
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(161)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(131)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(160)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(145)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(135)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(287)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.5%(284)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.2%(276)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.8%(365)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.6%(287)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(147)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.7%(92)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,191
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,796
+50%since 2000
from $17,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Galva on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,678)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(54)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,282)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(72)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.7%(43)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(51)
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(15)
Filipino0.4%(10)
Ancestry
German20.3%(515)
Swedish17%(432)
Irish15.7%(399)
English14.6%(371)
Belgian5.1%(129)
Polish4.6%(117)
American4%(101)
Scottish3.2%(80)
Dutch2.4%(62)
Italian2.2%(56)
French1.1%(29)
Norwegian0.9%(23)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
British0.7%(17)
Czech0.5%(12)
Welsh0.5%(12)
Finnish0.3%(7)
Hungarian0.3%(7)
Serbian0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Belgian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.9%(371)
Married43.8%(429)
Widowed2.3%(23)
Divorced16%(157)
Women 15+
Never married16.1%(145)
Married46%(413)
Widowed16.9%(152)
Divorced20.9%(188)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Illinois?

Galva, Illinois has about 2,470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Illinois?

The typical household in Galva, Illinois earns about $44,191 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 $67,900, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Illinois?

About 23.8% 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 19.5% 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 272 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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