City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

Galva, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Galva - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,543
Residents
$55,446
Median income
$77,800
Median home
$1,143
Median rent (state)

Galva - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Galva places in the 28th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

28th
percentile, household income
3rd
percentile, home value
32nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Galva, IL

Illinois's Galva is a small town, with 2,543 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $55,446 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.7%. Galva's housing stock carries a median value of $77,800, and the median resident age is 43.9 years. About 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 60.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 49.5°F with 38.7 inches of precipitation per year.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,143 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Illinois run around $240, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for Galva workers runs 24.6 minutes, with 74.7% driving alone and 7.0% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 57.1 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

2,543 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$55,446 /yr

Poverty 11.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does Galva compare to other US cities?

Here's how Galva stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 28% higher than other cities
Home value 3% pricier than other cities
Median rent 32% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Galva against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Galva toward the bottom of Illinois's cities

Among the 1,315 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Galva ranks #1,090 - the 17th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Galva only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#954 of 1,311
27th percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#525 of 1,336
57th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#1,090 of 1,315
17th percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#374 of 1,335
72nd percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#450 of 1,336
66th percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

28thIncome percentile

28th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Galva's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$77,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 97% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Galva $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Galva, IL Galva, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Galva, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Galva, IL median $55,446/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Galva, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Galva, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,543
Median Income
$55,446
Median Home Value
$77,800
Median Age
43.9
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Labor force participation
60.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%

Climate

Avg Temperature
49.5°F
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,350 residents2,400 residents2,450 residents2,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,457 residents 2,383 residents ▼ -3.0%
Galva's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 1
2021 1
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.6 minutes
Drive Alone
74.7%
Carpool
11.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.3%
Work from Home
7.0%
Other
3.0%

Based on 1,150 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Galva sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,143/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
57.1 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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2,536 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Galva's 2,543 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

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2,543 people
Good Hope, AL
2,542 people
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2,544 people
Astatula, FL
2,542 people
Wailua, HI
2,544 people
Potosi, MO
2,542 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Galva's $55,446 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Skiatook, OK
$55,444 median income
Pierz, MN
$55,438 median income
Glendale, MS
$55,438 median income
Maunaloa, HI
$55,455 median income
Payette, ID
$55,455 median income
Peck, ID
$55,455 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Galva, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Galva, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.6% 7.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.4% White 89.6% Black or African American 1.1% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.4% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 7.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Galva compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Galva (this city) 2,543 $55,446
Kenilworth 2,543 $250,001
Tilton 2,537 $53,246
Brighton 2,536 $74,327
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Galva, IL?

What is the population of Galva, IL? +

The population of Galva, IL stands at 2,543 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Galva, IL? +

Median annual household income in Galva runs $55,446, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Galva? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Galva; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Galva, IL? +

A typical home in Galva is worth $77,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Galva? +

Climate normals put Galva's yearly average temperature at 49.5°F, 38.7 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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