Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Galva, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,454

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%2,143

Two or More

6.3%154

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%119

Asian

0.9%22

Black

0.5%13

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%67

High School Diploma

27.7%456

Some College (<1 yr)

9%148

Some College (1+ yr)

19.9%327

Associate's Degree

10.6%175

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%223

Master's Degree

6.1%100

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$83,700

Median Renti

$783

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.7%800

Renter-Occupied

22.3%229

Total Units

1,115

Homeownership

77.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.2%90

$50K–$100K

46.9%375

$100K–$150K

18%144

$150K–$200K

9.6%77

$200K–$300K

10.9%87

$300K–$500K

3.4%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%4

2010–2019

1.1%12

2000–2009

4.4%49

1990–1999

1.3%15

1980–1989

5.9%66

1970–1979

8.1%90

1960–1969

8.5%95

1950–1959

6%67

1940–1949

9.1%101

1939 or earlier

55.2%616

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.4%796

Electricity

18.3%188

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%22

Other

1.4%14

No Fuel

0.5%5

Wood

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,470

Mean Household Incomei

$70,831

Per Capita Incomei

$30,191

Poverty Ratei

18.7%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

1,090

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%55

$10K–$15K

5.4%56

$15K–$20K

2.5%26

$20K–$25K

8.6%89

$25K–$30K

6.1%63

$30K–$35K

7%72

$35K–$40K

4%41

$40K–$45K

4%41

$45K–$50K

2.9%30

$50K–$60K

9.3%96

$60K–$75K

5.5%57

$75K–$100K

12.1%124

$100K–$125K

13.3%137

$125K–$150K

5.2%54

$150K–$200K

4.6%47

$200K+

4%41

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes97% occupied$319/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes88% occupied$516/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,470/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

68.5%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

26.5%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

53% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.7% of subsidized households are minority

36.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

291.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Poland

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,029

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,049

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

156(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured