Galva, Illinois Population 2022
Galva is a city located in Henry County Illinois. Galva has a 2020 population of 2,446. Galva is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,470 in 2010.
The average household income in Galva is $55,066 with a poverty rate of 19.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $637 per month, and the median house value is $67,900. The median age in Galva is 47.5 years, 44.9 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
Galva Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galvawas:
- White: 96.46%
- Two or more races: 1.73%
- Asian: 0.98%
- Black or African American: 0.55%
- Other race: 0.28%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,449 | 96.46% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.98% |
| Some Other Race | 7 | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 1.73% |
Galva Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,148 | 2.21 | 73.7 |
| Married | 530 | 2.88 | 87.7 |
| Male | 24 | 2.79 | 100 |
| Female | 129 | 3.58 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 465 | 1.03 | 65.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 606 | 33.17% |
| Some College | 437 | 23.92% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 11.60% |
| Bachelors Degree | 303 | 16.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 7.17% |
Galva Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35 | 28 | 20 |
| Asian | 12 | 10 | 5 |
| White | 1,758 | 1,629 | 409 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 57.14%.
$38,276
Average Earnings
$45,543
Average Male
$27,203
Average Female
Galva Language by Age
Galva Language
96.79% of Galva residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
Galva Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,405 | 483 | 20.08% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 51 | 7 | 13.73% |
| Multiple | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
19.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.44%
Male Poverty Rate
27.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Galva
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galva is White, with 20.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galva is Multiple, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.93%.
Galva Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Galva Married by Age and Sex
Galva Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Galva Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 12.14% |
Galva Veterans by Education
14.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.57%
Born in Galva
97.24%
Native Born
2.76%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.24% of Galva residents were born in the United States, with 81.57% having been born in Illinois. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,682 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 2,974 | 292 | 0.52% |
| 1930 | 2,875 | -99 | -0.34% |
| 1940 | 2,812 | -63 | -0.22% |
| 1950 | 2,886 | 74 | 0.26% |
| 1960 | 3,060 | 174 | 0.59% |
| 1970 | 3,061 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 1980 | 3,185 | 124 | 0.40% |
| 1990 | 2,742 | -443 | -1.49% |
| 2000 | 2,758 | 16 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 2,589 | -169 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 2,577 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 2,565 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,553 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,541 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 2,529 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 2,517 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 2,505 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 2,493 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 2,481 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 2,470 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 2,458 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 2,446 | -12 | -0.49% |