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The Galena Territory

Illinois · 1,735 residents · 11.011 sq mi
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The Galena Territory is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $324,700. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,735
+6%since 2023
from 1,644 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
158 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 149 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.0
+1%since 2023
from 63.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9031K1K2K2K201020202024The Galena Territory
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,548
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,386 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,052
+6%since 2023
from $73,751 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.398 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services29.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration25.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $311,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,148 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
59.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,463)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(26)
Diversity Score24.9%(409)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(159)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.7%(30)
Diversity Score25.4%(441)
Diversity Score
25
+2%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
−2%since 2023
from 28.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
48.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

The Galena Territory, Illinois has about 1,735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

The typical household in The Galena Territory, Illinois earns about $117,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Galena Territory, Illinois expensive?

In The Galena Territory, Illinois, the median home is worth about $324,700, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in The Galena Territory, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

About 2.5% of people in The Galena Territory, 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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