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Galva

Kansas · 870 residents · 0.499 sq mi
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Galva has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
870
+24%since 2000
from 701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,743 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5997559111K1K1990201020202024Galva
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,299
+7%since 2000
from $18,021 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+35%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(848)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score5.4%(47)
Diversity Score
5
+37%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Kansas?

Galva, Kansas has about 870 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Kansas?

The typical household in Galva, Kansas earns about $43,333 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 $99,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Kansas?

About 8.9% 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 16.4% 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 219 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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