Galva, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,543
Population
911/sq mi density
$55,446
Median Income
$31,213 per capita
$77,800
Home Value
$115,186 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,446 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $777/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,543
Census 2023
Population Density
911
per square mile
Land Area
1.1
square miles (2.8 km²)
Median Age
43.9 yrs
13% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.6%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.3%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.3%
Veterans
9.5%
58% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.0%
31% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.8%
56% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,543 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 911 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Language
| English Only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.3% |
| Veterans | 9.5% |
| Disability | 17.0% |
| Health Insurance | 96.2% |
| Uninsured | 3.8% |
| Broadband Access | 82.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |