Demographics & People — Galva, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,543 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,073 |
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| Family Households | 622 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.144 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,278 |
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| Black or African American | 28 |
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| Asian | 23 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 590 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 464 |
| Irish | 454 |
| Swedish | 425 |
| Other groups | 394 |
| English | 370 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 117 |
| Scottish | 86 |
| American | 83 |
Language
| English Only | 2,198 |
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| Spanish | 40 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,282 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 213 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,839 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Galva, Illinois.
