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Gallatin County, Illinois
Gallatin County, Illinois. Gallatin County had 4,616 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 16 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 17059.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,616
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,946 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,819
Median household income
$59,219
±$6,209 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$82,900
±$3,482 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$541
±$80 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Gallatin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,946 residents in Gallatin County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,616 for July 1, 2025, down 6.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,819 over 323 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gallatin County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,819 | 12,694,798 | −245 |
| Households | 2,098±86 | 5,036,449 | −195 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.09 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,505±29 | 5,457,452 | −236 |
Gallatin County's population since 2000
From 6,445 in 2000 to 4,616 in 2025: down 28.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County holds 16 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Gold Hill Township with 1,345 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gold Hill Township | 1,457 | $50,481 |
|---|---|---|
| Shawneetown | 1,054 | $48,194 |
| Ridgway | 851 | $46,000 |
| Equality Township | 765 | $60,779 |
| Equality | 539 | $42,443 |
| New Haven Township | 446 | $36,429 |
| North Fork TownshipGEOID 1705953702 | 433 | $68,906 |
| Omaha TownshipGEOID 1705956016 | 406 | not published |
| New Haven | 399 | $36,250 |
| OmahaGEOID 1756003 | 209 | $57,321 |
| Eagle Creek TownshipGEOID 1705921449 | 171 | $86,154 |
| Shawnee TownshipGEOID 1705969069 | 168 | not published |
| Bowlesville TownshipGEOID 1705907536 | 132 | not published |
| Asbury TownshipGEOID 1705902427 | 115 | $174,012 |
| Old ShawneetownGEOID 1755756 | 113 | not published |
| JunctionGEOID 1738778 | 56 | $55,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gallatin County?
The median resident of Gallatin County is 46.7 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.8%.
| Measure | Gallatin County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7±0.5 | 39.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.7 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.3%±0.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.0%±0.8 pts | 58.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±1.0 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 25.5%±3.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6%±1.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8%±3.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.6%±2.6 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gallatin County earn?
Half of Gallatin County's 2,098 households earn less than $59,219 a year (±$6,209), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $54,244 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gallatin County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,219±$6,209 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,408±$7,121 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,560±$2,771 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6%±2.4 pts | 11.8% | −7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.2%±6.1 pts | 15.1% | −17.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±4.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3%±4.3 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gallatin County?
Owners occupy 77.4% of Gallatin County's occupied homes and renters 22.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,900 by its owner (±$3,482). The median renter pays $541 a month including utilities, and 28.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gallatin County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $82,900±$3,482 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $541±$80 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.8%±12.1 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,031±$176 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.4%±4.4 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,505±29 | 5,457,452 | −236 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±7.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.4%±4.6 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.1%±3.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.0%±3.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Gallatin County get to work?
88.5% of Gallatin County's workers drive alone and 2.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.2%.
| Measure | Gallatin County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9%±2.4 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2%±4.0 pts | 5.8% | +4.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 88.5%±3.7 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±3.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min±2.4 | 27.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gallatin County's census tracts?
Gallatin County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,375 (Tract 9728) to $62,238 (Tract 9727).
| Tract 972717059972700 | 2,482±189 | $62,238 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 972817059972800 | 2,337±189 | $52,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gallatin County compare with Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 99th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 99th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 101st of 102 |
| Median household income | 87th of 102 |
| Median home value | 101st of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 100th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 97th of 102 |
| Median age | 10th of 102 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gallatin County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.