Galva township is located in Henry County Illinois. Galva township has a 2024 population of 2,650. Galva township is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,709 in 2020.
The average household income in Galva township is $69,970 with a poverty rate of 14.13%. The median age in Galva township is 41.7 years: 42 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galva township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,446 | 90.46% |
| Two or more races | 212 | 7.84% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,129 | 2.4 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 520 | 3.11 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 428 | 1.03 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 113 | 3.52 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 68 | 3.68 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 16.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 316 | 16.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 174 | 9.27% |
| High School Graduate | 545 | 29.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.12% |
| Some College | 381 | 20.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,718 | 1,580 | 428 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 120 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 64 | 17 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,188 | $56,429 | $35,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,113 | $0 | $57,878 |
| High School Graduate | $31,143 | $36,420 | $26,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $56,607 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,444 | $56,293 | $34,813 |
| Some College | $42,188 | $58,879 | $31,016 |
$41,444
Average Earnings
$56,293
Average Male
$34,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.09% of Galva township residents speak only English, while 2.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,419 | 362 | 14.96% |
| Multiple | 212 | 11 | 5.19% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 9 | 6.98% |
14.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.07%
Male Poverty Rate
21.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galva township is White, with 14.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galva township is Multiple, with 5.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.58% |
| High School | 15.96% |
| Some College | 7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.16% |
| Female Employed | 3.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,679 | $89,796 |
| Households | $58,750 | $69,970 |
| Married Families | $99,931 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,015 | $35,068 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
205
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 10.82% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 10.53% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 16.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.72%
Born in Galva township
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
98.85% of Galva township residents were born in the United States, with 87.72% having been born in Illinois. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,595 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 2,606 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 2,617 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 2,628 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 2,639 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 2,650 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 2,661 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 2,672 | -22 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 2,694 | -15 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 2,709 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 2,722 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 2,733 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 2,743 | -19 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 2,762 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 2,772 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,785 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 2,794 | -21 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 2,815 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 2,821 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 2,836 | 0 | 0% |