West Galena township

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

West Galena township is located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. West Galena township has a 2025 population of 3,144. West Galena township is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,246 in 2020.

The average household income in West Galena township is $83,471 with a poverty rate of 8.36%. The median age in West Galena township is 48.8 years: 54 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Galena township includes 97.38% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,125	97.38%
Asian	61	1.9%
Black or African American	23	0.72%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

West Galena township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Galena township's average per capita income is $40,540. Household income levels show a median of $57,296. The poverty rate stands at 8.36%.

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	$122,938	-
Families	$101,250	$112,425
Households	$57,296	$83,471
Non Families	$33,235	$46,266

$40,540

Average Income

$57,296

Median Household Income

8.36%

Poverty Rate