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Gallatin County

Illinois · 4,946 residents · 322.941 sq mi
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Gallatin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,092. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,499 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,946
−23%since 2000
from 6,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+16%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Gallatin County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,092
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,693
+103%since 2000
from $15,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,308)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(56)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(4,683)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(53)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other3%(147)
Diversity Score12.1%(600)
Segregation Score7.2%(357)
Diversity Score
12
+311%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gallatin County, Illinois?

Gallatin County, Illinois has about 4,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gallatin County, Illinois?

The typical household in Gallatin County, Illinois earns about $43,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gallatin County, Illinois expensive?

In Gallatin County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Gallatin County, Illinois?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gallatin County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gallatin County, Illinois?

About 22.5% of people in Gallatin County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gallatin County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gallatin County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,963 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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