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Galva

Kansas · 817 residents (2025 est.) · 0.499 sq mi
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Galva is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,167. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $206,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,002
+43%since 2000
from 701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,008 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 1,405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+29%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:817 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5997559111K1K1990201020202024Galva
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,167
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,652
+131%since 2000
from $18,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−10%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,700
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(678)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(955)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(28)
Diversity Score11.3%(114)
Diversity Score
11
+187%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Kansas?

Galva, Kansas has about 1,002 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Kansas?

The typical household in Galva, Kansas earns about $91,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galva, Kansas expensive?

In Galva, Kansas, the median home is worth about $206,700, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Kansas?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Galva, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galva, Kansas?

About 5.4% of people in Galva, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galva, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Galva, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 351 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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