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Galva

Kansas · 834 residents · 0.499 sq mi
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Galva is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,583. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,300. Households here earn about 38% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
834
+19%since 2000
from 701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,671 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+14%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5997559111K1K1990201020202024Galva
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,583
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,932
+127%since 2000
from $18,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,300
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(778)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(30)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score11.3%(94)
Diversity Score
11
+186%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galva, Kansas?

Galva, Kansas has about 834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galva, Kansas?

The typical household in Galva, Kansas earns about $84,583 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 $169,300, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Galva, Kansas?

About 30.2% 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 6.4% 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 183 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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