Demographics & People — The Galena Territory, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,644 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,000 |
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| Median Age | 64.0 |
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| Total Households | 774 |
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| Family Households | 628 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1732 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,463 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 155 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 408 |
| Polish | 392 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 235 |
| Irish | 224 |
| Italian | 126 |
| Czech | 122 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| English | 108 |
| Other groups | 108 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
Language
| English Only | 1,519 |
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| Spanish | 58 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,626 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 130 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,429 |
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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 The Galena Territory, Illinois.
