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Gallatin County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Shawneetown

Gallatin County's estimated 2025 population is 4,364 with a growth rate of -3.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gallatin County is the 99th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 5,574 and has seen a growth of -21.71% since that time.

4,364
Total Population
14
Population Density (miĀ²)
99
Population Rank (State)
-153 -3.39%
Annual Population Growth

Gallatin County Population

Gallatin County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Gallatin County includes 96.07% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,66696.07%
Two or more races1282.64%
Black or African American330.68%
Native American170.35%
Asian130.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Gallatin County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Gallatin County's average per capita income is $40,896. Household income levels show a median of $54,626. The poverty rate stands at 15.55%.

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$84,868-
Families$72,386$117,581
Households$54,626$88,438
Non Families$31,250$40,260

$40,896

Average Income

$54,626

Median Household Income

15.55%

Poverty Rate