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Galva

County:
Ida County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.754
State:
Iowa

Galva is a city located in Ida County, Iowa. Galva has a 2026 population of 406. Galva is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -6.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 436 in 2020.

The median household income in Galva is $73,750 with a poverty rate of 21.7%. The median age in Galva is 34.5 years: 37 years for males, and 32.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.9 males.

406
Total Population
538
Density (mi²)
-5 -1.22%
Growth

Galva Population

Galva Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026406-5-1.22%
2025411-5-1.2%
2024416-4-0.95%
2023420-4-0.94%
2022424-5-1.17%
2021429-7-1.61%
202043610.23%
201942400%
2018424-1-0.24%
2017425-8-1.85%
201643300%
2015433-1-0.23%
2014434-8-1.81%
201344261.38%
201243600%
201143620.46%
2010438-1-0.23%

Median Age

Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 32.9 years
Male: 37 years

Galva Adults

There are 298 adults, (47 of whom are seniors) in Galva.

Sex Ratio

Female: 209 (46.8%)
Male: 238 (53.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galva includes 84.56% White, 6.94% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37884.56%
Native American316.94%
Two or more races245.37%
Other race122.68%
Black or African American20.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American316.94%
Two or more races143.13%
Other race122.68%
White102.24%
Black or African American20.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White36882.33%
Two or more races102.24%

Galva Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Galva 's average per capita income is $49,375. Household income levels show a median of $73,750. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%.

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$112,000-
Families$111,000$114,882
Households$73,750$80,912
Non Families$23,542$33,875

$49,375

Average Income

$73,750

Median Household Income

21.7%

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)