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West Galena township

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.609
State:
Illinois

West Galena township is located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. West Galena township has a 2026 population of 3,071. West Galena township is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,246 in 2020.

The median household income in West Galena township is $65,679 with a poverty rate of 6.28%. The median age in West Galena township is 52.5 years: 51.5 years for males, and 52.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.8 males.

3.1K
Total Population
320
Density (mi²)
-35 -1.13%
Growth

West Galena township Population

West Galena township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,071-35-1.13%
20253,106-35-1.11%
20243,141-35-1.1%
20233,176-23-0.72%
20223,199-29-0.9%
20213,228-18-0.55%
20203,24620.06%
20193,074-23-0.74%
20183,097-28-0.9%
20173,125-45-1.42%
20163,170-31-0.97%
20153,201-45-1.39%
20143,246-14-0.43%
20133,260-31-0.94%
20123,291-19-0.57%
20113,310-13-0.39%
20103,316-6-0.18%

Median Age

Overall: 52.5 years
Female: 52.7 years
Male: 51.5 years

West Galena township Adults

There are 2,662 adults, (985 of whom are seniors) in West Galena township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,591 (49.8%)
Male: 1,603 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Galena township includes 95.68% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,05695.68%
Two or more races792.47%
Asian421.31%
Black or African American170.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White782.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,97893.24%
Two or more races792.47%
Asian421.31%
Black or African American170.53%

West Galena township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Galena township 's average per capita income is $54,284. Household income levels show a median of $65,679. The poverty rate stands at 6.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$138,558-
Families$105,081$120,614
Households$65,679$83,425
Non Families$35,310$43,397

$54,284

Average Income

$65,679

Median Household Income

6.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)