Demographics & People — Galatia, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 970 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 37.6 |
| Total Households | 370 |
| Family Households | 227 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0516 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 887 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 283 |
| Irish | 189 |
| English | 167 |
| German | 111 |
| Other groups | 90 |
| Polish | 83 |
| Russian | 73 |
| Welsh | 72 |
| American | 45 |
| Italian | 20 |
Language
| English Only | 923 |
| Spanish | 18 |
| Population 5+ | 941 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 50 |
| Population 18+ | 754 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Galatia, Illinois.