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$28,987
PER CAPITA INCOME
$86,406
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,487
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,538
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,473
TOTAL POPULATION
1,178
MALE POPULATION
1,295
FEMALE POPULATION
90.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.93
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,182
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Galva Area Codes

Income in Galva

Income Overview in Galva

Per Capita Income in Galva is $28,987, while median incomes of families and households are $86,406 and $53,487 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,473$28,987
Median Family Income635$86,406
Mean Family Income635$86,061
Median Household Income1,057$53,487
Mean Household Income1,057$66,413
Income Deficit635$12,538
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,47335.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,47364.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,4730.41

Earnings by Sex in Galva

Average Earnings in Galva are $36,717, $49,440 for men and $31,985 for women, a difference of 35.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Galva
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male639 (51.0%)$49,440
Female613 (49.0%)$31,985
Total1,252 (100.0%)$36,717

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Galva

The most common earnings brackets in Galva are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (126 | 19.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (71 | 11.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Galva
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less49 (7.7%)44 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99922 (3.4%)29 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (1.7%)20 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (1.3%)13 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (1.9%)10 (1.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99944 (6.9%)19 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49927 (4.2%)9 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99919 (3.0%)7 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (0.8%)41 (6.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (1.4%)20 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (2.7%)54 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (1.4%)71 (11.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99944 (6.9%)57 (9.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9999 (1.4%)22 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99941 (6.4%)46 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (3.4%)11 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999126 (19.7%)59 (9.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99944 (6.9%)51 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (13.8%)20 (3.3%)
$100,000+33 (5.2%)10 (1.6%)
Total639 (100.0%)613 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Galva

Average earnings in Galva are $54,554 for men and $33,063 for women, a difference of 39.4%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,147, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,705. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,459, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,548.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Galva
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,705$26,548
College or Associate's Degree$58,147$30,938
Bachelor's Degree$53,750$35,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$54,554$33,063

Family Income in Galva

Family Income Brackets in Galva

According to the Galva family income data, there are 142 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Galva
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000223.5%
$10,000 to $14,99991.4%
$15,000 to $24,9998012.6%
$25,000 to $34,999193.0%
$35,000 to $49,999589.1%
$50,000 to $74,9998613.5%
$75,000 to $99,99914222.4%
$100,000 to $149,99913921.9%
$150,000 to $199,9997011.0%
$200,000+101.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Galva

3-person families (143 | 22.5%) account for the highest median family income in Galva with $99,511 per family, while 2-person families (339 | 53.4%) have the highest median income of $35,822 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Galva
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families339 (53.4%)$71,645
3-Person Families143 (22.5%)$99,511
4-Person Families98 (15.4%)$86,354
5-Person Families17 (2.7%)$0
6-Person Families14 (2.2%)$0
7+ Person Families24 (3.8%)$0
Total635 (100.0%)$86,406

Family Income by Number of Earners in Galva

The median family income in Galva is $86,406, with families comprising 3+ earners (82) having the highest median family income of $130,000, while families with no earners (107) have the lowest median family income of $26,250, accounting for 12.9% and 16.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Galva
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners107 (16.9%)$26,250
1 Earner232 (36.5%)$61,250
2 Earners214 (33.7%)$112,667
3+ Earners82 (12.9%)$130,000
Total635 (100.0%)$86,406

Household Income in Galva

Household Income Brackets in Galva

With 168 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Galva, accounting for 15.9% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Galva
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000393.7%
$10,000 to $14,999646.1%
$15,000 to $24,99914814.0%
$25,000 to $34,99914213.4%
$35,000 to $49,99912712.0%
$50,000 to $74,99913212.5%
$75,000 to $99,99916815.9%
$100,000 to $149,99915614.8%
$150,000 to $199,999706.6%
$200,000+100.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Galva

The median household income in Galva is $53,487, with the highest median household income of $71,534 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 437 households (41.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (0.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Galva
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5 (0.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years304 (28.8%)$63,438
45 to 64 Years437 (41.3%)$71,534
65+ Years311 (29.4%)$27,663
Total1,057 (100.0%)$53,487

Poverty in Galva

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Galva

With 6.6% poverty level for males and 23.5% for females among the residents of Galva, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (36.4%) and 9 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Galva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)95 (69.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (36.0%)
6 to 11 Years16 (20.3%)50 (39.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years12 (36.4%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years7 (4.8%)53 (26.4%)
35 to 44 Years11 (11.5%)13 (12.1%)
45 to 54 Years5 (5.2%)5 (4.4%)
55 to 64 Years3 (1.2%)37 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years23 (11.8%)8 (6.5%)
75 Years and over1 (2.0%)16 (13.7%)
Total78 (6.6%)304 (23.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Galva

According to the poverty statistics in Galva, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Galva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years81 (100.0%)41 (30.1%)
5 Years21 (100.0%)16 (64.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (79.7%)77 (60.6%)
12 to 14 Years18 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
15 Years21 (63.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years60 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years57 (100.0%)18 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years140 (95.2%)148 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years85 (88.5%)94 (87.8%)
45 to 54 Years91 (94.8%)109 (95.6%)
55 to 64 Years241 (98.8%)226 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years172 (88.2%)116 (93.5%)
75 Years and over50 (98.0%)101 (86.3%)
Total1,100 (93.4%)991 (76.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Galva

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Galva show that 3.7% or 17 of the total 459 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Galva
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children290 (97.3%)8 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children119 (93.0%)9 (7.0%)
3 or 4 Children23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total442 (96.3%)17 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Galva

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Galva
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)27 (57.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)41 (36.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Galva

The poverty data for Galva shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 41 of the single-parent households (23.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (7.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Galva
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (7.0%)27 (31.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total17 (3.7%)41 (23.3%)

Race in Galva

The most populous races in Galva are White / Caucasian (2,219 | 89.7%), Two or more Races (208 | 8.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (129 | 5.2%).
Race in Galva
Race# Population% Population
Asian251.0%
Black / African American40.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific140.6%
Hispanic or Latino1295.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,21989.7%
Two or more Races2088.4%
Some other Race30.1%
Total2,473100.0%

Ancestry in Galva

The most populous ancestries reported in Galva are German (590 | 23.9%), Irish (454 | 18.4%), Swedish (425 | 17.2%), English (370 | 15.0%), and Mexican (117 | 4.7%), together accounting for 79.1% of all Galva residents.
Ancestry in Galva
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alsatian60.2%
American833.4%
Belgian642.6%
Blackfeet80.3%
British210.9%
Czech60.2%
Dutch722.9%
English37015.0%
European70.3%
Finnish180.7%
French421.7%
French Canadian50.2%
German59023.9%
Hungarian100.4%
Irish45418.4%
Italian220.9%
Lithuanian40.2%
Mexican1174.7%
Native Hawaiian90.4%
Norwegian401.6%
Polish562.3%
Scandinavian281.1%
Scottish863.5%
Swedish42517.2%
Thai251.0%
Tongan140.6%
Welsh90.4%
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Immigrants in Galva

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Galva came from Asia (20 | 0.8%), India (20 | 0.8%), South Central Asia (20 | 0.8%), Europe (11 | 0.4%), and Eastern Europe (6 | 0.2%), together accounting for 3.1% of all Galva residents.
Immigrants in Galva
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia200.8%
Austria50.2%
Eastern Europe60.2%
Europe110.4%
India200.8%
Poland60.2%
South Central Asia200.8%
Western Europe50.2%
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Sex and Age in Galva

Sex and Age in Galva

The most populous age groups in Galva are 60 to 64 Years (141 | 12.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (174 | 13.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Galva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years81 (6.9%)136 (10.5%)
5 to 9 Years53 (4.5%)109 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years65 (5.5%)71 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years93 (7.9%)39 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years57 (4.8%)14 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years74 (6.3%)65 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years73 (6.2%)136 (10.5%)
35 to 39 Years51 (4.3%)36 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Years45 (3.8%)71 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years55 (4.7%)33 (2.5%)
50 to 54 Years41 (3.5%)81 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years103 (8.7%)89 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years141 (12.0%)174 (13.4%)
65 to 69 Years82 (7.0%)40 (3.1%)
70 to 74 Years113 (9.6%)84 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years19 (1.6%)45 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.3%)21 (1.6%)
85 Years and over28 (2.4%)51 (3.9%)
Total1,178 (100.0%)1,295 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Galva

Median Family Size in Galva

The median family size in Galva is 3.09 persons per family, with single female/mother families (113 | 17.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (63 | 9.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Galva
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple459 (72.3%)3.06
Single Male/Father63 (9.9%)2.67
Single Female/Mother113 (17.8%)3.44
Total Families635 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Galva

The median household size in Galva is 2.34 persons per household, with single male/father households (63 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (422 | 39.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Galva
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple459 (43.4%)3.08
Single Male/Father63 (6.0%)3.60
Single Female/Mother113 (10.7%)3.52
Non-family422 (39.9%)1.03
Total Households1,057 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Galva

Out of a total of 1,057 households in Galva, 635 (60.1%) are family households, while 422 (39.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 314, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 410.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Galva
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-410 (38.8%)
2-Person Households314 (29.7%)12 (1.1%)
3-Person Households159 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households84 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households28 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total635 (60.1%)422 (39.9%)

Female Fertility in Galva

Fertility by Age in Galva

Average fertility rate in Galva is 145.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 274.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Galva
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years59 (100.0%)274.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total59 (100.0%)145.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Galva

44.1% of women with births (59) in Galva are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Galva
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years26 (44.1%)33 (55.9%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (44.1%)33 (55.9%)

Fertility by Education in Galva

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Galva
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (23.7%)212.0
College or Associate's Degree19 (32.2%)134.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree26 (44.1%)419.0
Total59 (100.0%)145.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Galva

55.9% of women with births in Galva are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Galva
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (44.1%)33 (55.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Galva

Employment by Class of Employer in Galva

Among the 1,131 employed individuals in Galva, private company employees (725 | 64.1%), local government employees (149 | 13.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (110 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Galva
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees72564.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)302.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)968.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1109.7%
Local Government Employees14913.2%
State Government Employees211.9%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,131100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Galva

According to the labor force statistics for Galva, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,916), 61.7% or 1,182 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 38 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.6% or 184 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 61.5% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Galva
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years53 (58.9%)10 (18.9%)
20 to 24 Years13 (18.3%)8 (61.5%)
25 to 29 Years123 (88.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years179 (85.6%)11 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years184 (90.6%)5 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years188 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years168 (87.5%)4 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years194 (61.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years76 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,182 (61.7%)38 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Galva

According to labor force statistics for Galva, 81.7% of individuals (1,036) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,268) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 20 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.0% or 378 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.2% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Galva
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School44 (56.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma267 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree347 (78.9%)14 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher378 (95.0%)10 (2.4%)
Total1,036 (81.7%)24 (1.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Galva

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Galva are Community & Social Service (111 | 9.7%), Education Instruction & Library (76 | 6.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (65 | 5.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (63 | 5.5%), and Management (60 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Galva

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Galva, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Galva
OccupationMaleFemale
Management37 (61.7%)23 (38.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science47 (74.6%)16 (25.4%)
Computers & Mathematics13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Community & Social Service 16 (14.4%)95 (85.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (21.0%)60 (78.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (21.5%)51 (78.5%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total (Category)114 (37.2%)192 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)587 (51.3%)558 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Galva are Food Preparation & Serving (78 | 6.8%), Security & Protection (57 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (47 | 4.1%), Healthcare Support (29 | 2.5%), and Law Enforcement (29 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Galva

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Galva, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Security & Protection (82.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (75.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Galva
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Security & Protection47 (82.5%)10 (17.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Law Enforcement29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving19 (24.4%)59 (75.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance27 (57.5%)20 (42.5%)
Personal Care & Service6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (45.6%)118 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)587 (51.3%)558 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Galva are Sales & Related (145 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (122 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Galva

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Galva
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related50 (34.5%)95 (65.5%)
Office & Administration28 (23.0%)94 (77.0%)
Total (Category)78 (29.2%)189 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)587 (51.3%)558 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Galva are Construction & Extraction (73 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (19 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Galva

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Galva
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)587 (51.3%)558 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Galva are Production (156 | 13.6%), Transportation (55 | 4.8%), and Material Moving (48 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Galva

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Galva
OccupationMaleFemale
Production126 (80.8%)30 (19.2%)
Transportation55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving19 (39.6%)29 (60.4%)
Total (Category)200 (77.2%)59 (22.8%)
Total (Overall)587 (51.3%)558 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Galva

Employment Industries in Galva

The major employment industries in Galva include Manufacturing (304 | 26.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (135 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (128 | 11.2%), Educational Services (123 | 10.7%), and Construction (81 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Galva

Employment Industries by Sex in Galva

The Galva industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (86.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Educational Services (95.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (83.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Galva
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting21 (67.7%)10 (32.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing254 (83.6%)50 (16.5%)
Wholesale Trade19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)
Retail Trade41 (32.0%)87 (68.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (33.3%)16 (66.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support20 (42.5%)27 (57.5%)
Educational Services6 (4.9%)117 (95.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22 (16.3%)113 (83.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation25 (86.2%)4 (13.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services19 (25.0%)57 (75.0%)
Public Administration28 (58.3%)20 (41.7%)
Total587 (51.3%)558 (48.7%)

Education in Galva

School Enrollment in Galva

The most common levels of schooling among the 455 students in Galva are elementary school (134 | 29.4%), high school (121 | 26.6%), and middle school (80 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Galva
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5812.8%
Kindergarten398.6%
Elementary School13429.4%
Middle School8017.6%
High School12126.6%
College / Undergraduate132.9%
Graduate / Professional102.2%
Total455100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Galva

Out of a total of 455 students who are enrolled in schools in Galva, 49 (10.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 406 (89.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (13.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 28 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Galva
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old140 (86.4%)22 (13.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds112 (86.2%)18 (13.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds103 (92.0%)9 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (89.2%)49 (10.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Galva

Education (85 | 15.6%), arts & humanities (72 | 13.2%), science & technology (66 | 12.1%), business (59 | 10.8%), and visual & performing arts (53 | 9.7%) are the most common fields of study among 545 individuals in Galva who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Galva
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics203.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural437.9%
Physical & Health Sciences122.2%
Psychology162.9%
Social Sciences254.6%
Engineering264.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology6612.1%
Business5910.8%
Education8515.6%
Literature & Languages315.7%
Liberal Arts & History71.3%
Visual & Performing Arts539.7%
Communications305.5%
Arts & Humanities7213.2%
Total545100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Galva

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Galva

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Galva are males with 2 vehicles (251, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (100, making up 46.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Galva
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (1.5%)8 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle87 (14.8%)148 (27.2%)
2 Vehicles251 (42.8%)100 (18.4%)
3 Vehicles135 (23.0%)123 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles47 (8.0%)78 (14.3%)
5 or more Vehicles58 (9.9%)87 (16.0%)
Total587 (100.0%)544 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Galva

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Galva are 5 to 9 minutes (208 commuters, 20.0%), less than 5 minutes (183 commuters, 17.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (129 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Galva
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes18317.6%
5 to 9 Minutes20820.0%
10 to 14 Minutes212.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1029.8%
20 to 24 Minutes12912.4%
25 to 29 Minutes252.4%
30 to 34 Minutes10810.4%
35 to 39 Minutes555.3%
40 to 44 Minutes131.3%
45 to 59 Minutes545.2%
60 to 89 Minutes10710.3%
90 or more Minutes353.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Galva

The most common commute times in Galva are less than 5 minutes (91 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (126 commuters, 23.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Galva
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes91 (18.0%)92 (17.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes82 (16.2%)126 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (3.8%)83 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes80 (15.8%)49 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (0.6%)22 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes79 (15.6%)29 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes55 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes13 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes16 (3.2%)38 (7.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes20 (4.0%)87 (16.3%)
90 or more Minutes26 (5.1%)9 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Galva

The most frequent times of departure to work in Galva are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (130, 25.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (87, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Galva
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (1.4%)13 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (5.0%)30 (5.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM39 (7.7%)43 (8.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM20 (4.0%)10 (1.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM130 (25.7%)59 (11.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM64 (12.7%)87 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM60 (11.9%)58 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM55 (10.9%)55 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (2.0%)35 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.2%)20 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)32 (6.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM76 (15.0%)34 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM18 (3.6%)40 (7.5%)
Total505 (100.0%)535 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Galva

Occupancy by Ownership in Galva

Of the total 1,057 dwellings in Galva, owner-occupied units account for 851 (80.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 206 (19.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Galva
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units85180.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20619.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,057100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Galva

Occupancy by Household Size in Galva
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household41038.8%
2-Person Household32630.8%
3-Person Household15915.0%
4+ Person Household16215.3%
Total Housing Units1,057100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Galva

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Galva
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household295 (72.0%)115 (28.1%)
2-Person Household288 (88.3%)38 (11.7%)
3-Person Household130 (81.8%)29 (18.2%)
4+ Person Household138 (85.2%)24 (14.8%)
Total Housing Units851 (80.5%)206 (19.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Galva

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Galva
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50 (61.7%)31 (38.3%)
High School Diploma270 (75.6%)87 (24.4%)
College/Associate Degree307 (82.1%)67 (17.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher224 (91.4%)21 (8.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Galva

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Galva
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years17216.3%
35 to 44 Years13713.0%
45 to 54 Years11110.5%
55 to 64 Years32630.8%
65 to 74 Years18717.7%
75 to 84 Years565.3%
85 Years and Over686.4%
Total1,057100.0%

Housing Finances in Galva

Median Income by Occupancy in Galva

Median Income by Occupancy in Galva
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied851 (80.5%)$65,625
Renter-Occupied206 (19.5%)$25,500
Average1,057 (100.0%)$53,487

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Galva

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Galva
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00021 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.4%)15 (7.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (1.7%)51 (24.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99931 (3.6%)13 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99982 (9.6%)22 (10.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999105 (12.3%)37 (18.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99998 (11.5%)29 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999103 (12.1%)29 (14.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999158 (18.6%)10 (4.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999156 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more80 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total851 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Galva

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Galva
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30059 (6.9%)19 (9.2%)
$300 to $499184 (21.6%)26 (12.6%)
$500 to $799296 (34.8%)94 (45.6%)
$800 to $999100 (11.7%)40 (19.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499121 (14.2%)14 (6.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99963 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49928 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)13 (6.3%)
Total851 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Galva

Housing Structures in Galva

Housing Structures in Galva
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached94989.8%
Single Unit, Attached40.4%
2 Unit Apartments80.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments131.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments333.1%
10 or more Apartments454.3%
Mobile Home / Other50.5%
Total1,057100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Galva

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Galva
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached836 (88.1%)113 (11.9%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6 (18.2%)27 (81.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total851 (80.5%)206 (19.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Galva

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Galva
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)13 (6.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (1.1%)74 (35.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms212 (24.9%)53 (25.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms297 (34.9%)56 (27.2%)
8 or more Rooms333 (39.1%)10 (4.9%)
Total851 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Galva

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Galva
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas725 (85.2%)80 (38.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)8 (3.9%)
Electricity112 (13.2%)107 (51.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (0.9%)11 (5.3%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total851 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Galva

Household Vehicle Usage in Galva
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (0.8%)51 (24.8%)
1 Vehicle299 (35.1%)131 (63.6%)
2 Vehicles330 (38.8%)17 (8.3%)
3 or more Vehicles215 (25.3%)7 (3.4%)
Total851 (100.0%)206 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Galva

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Galva

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units464387
Median Property Value$66,700$89,800
Median Household Income$37,857$49
Monthly Housing Costs$494$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,236$11

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Galva

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Galva
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000120 (25.9%)57 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999197 (42.5%)153 (39.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999137 (29.5%)167 (43.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (2.2%)10 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total464 (100.0%)387 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Galva

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Galva
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99974 (16.0%)3 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999100 (21.5%)53 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99963 (13.6%)5 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99972 (15.5%)35 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (10.3%)31 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (11.8%)110 (28.4%)
$150,000 or more31 (6.7%)101 (26.1%)
Total464 (100.0%)387 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Galva

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Galva
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x276 (59.5%)89,107 (23,025.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x91 (19.6%)266 (68.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x25 (5.4%)88 (22.7%)
4.0x or more65 (14.0%)15 (3.9%)
Total464 (100.0%)387 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Galva

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Galva
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800110 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499179 (38.6%)43 (11.1%)
$800 to $1,499159 (34.3%)102 (26.4%)
Total464 (100.0%)387 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Galva

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galva

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galva
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years367 (98.9%)4 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years114 (93.4%)8 (6.6%)
26 to 34 Years292 (94.2%)18 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years189 (93.1%)14 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years440 (86.8%)67 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years319 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,362 (95.5%)111 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Galva

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Galva
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen367 (98.9%)4 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen114 (93.4%)8 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Galva

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Galva
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000464 (89.9%)52 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999391 (93.1%)29 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999250 (93.6%)17 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999424 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)
$100,000 and over833 (98.8%)10 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galva

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Galva
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6172 (65.4%)98 (37.3%)
6 to 18 Years175 (47.2%)220 (59.3%)
19 to 25 Years27 (22.1%)87 (71.3%)
25 to 34 Years93 (30.0%)203 (65.5%)
35 to 44 Years39 (19.2%)159 (78.3%)
45 to 54 Years48 (22.9%)184 (87.6%)
55 to 64 Years111 (21.9%)364 (71.8%)
65 to 74 Years310 (97.2%)220 (69.0%)
75 Years and over168 (100.0%)139 (82.7%)
Total1,143 (46.2%)1,674 (67.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Galva

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Galva
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (12.8%)14 (6.8%)
18 to 34 Years11 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years68 (15.6%)91 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years73 (37.4%)38 (30.6%)
75 Years and over21 (41.2%)64 (54.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Galva

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Galva: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (10.3%)6 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years40 (20.5%)15 (12.1%)
75 Years and over20 (39.2%)25 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Galva: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.1%)14 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Galva: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (6.6%)7 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years7 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (4.8%)37 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years27 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Galva: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (4.4%)56 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years36 (18.5%)23 (18.5%)
75 Years and over14 (27.5%)54 (46.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Galva: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years17 (8.7%)6 (4.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (13.7%)

Technology Access in Galva

Computing Device Access in Galva

Computing Device Access in Galva
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop70766.9%
Smartphone80275.9%
Tablet53150.2%
No Computing Device13412.7%
Total1,057100.0%

Internet Access in Galva

Internet Access in Galva
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home61758.4%
Cellular Data Only16215.3%
Satellite Internet625.9%
No Internet23121.8%
Total1,057100.0%

Galva Summary

Galva, Illinois is a small city located in Henry County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Galva Creek, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The city has a population of 2,589 as of the 2010 census.

History

Galva was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from Galva, Sweden. The settlers were led by John Anderson, who had previously lived in Galva, Sweden. The settlers named the new town after their hometown in Sweden. The town was officially incorporated in 1857.
In the late 19th century, Galva was a thriving agricultural and industrial center. The town was home to several factories, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a brickyard, and a furniture factory. The town also had a railroad station, which connected it to the rest of the country.
In the early 20th century, Galva experienced a period of decline. The factories closed and the railroad station was abandoned. The population of the town decreased from a peak of 3,000 in 1900 to 2,589 in 2010.

Geography

Galva is located in the northwest corner of Henry County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Galva Creek, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The city has a total area of 1.3 square miles, all of which is land.
The climate in Galva is classified as humid continental, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature in July is 79°F and the average temperature in January is 22°F. The average annual precipitation is 37.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Galva is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several factories, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a brickyard, and a furniture factory. The town also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The unemployment rate in Galva is 5.2%, which is lower than the national average of 5.7%. The median household income is $41,944, which is lower than the national average of $53,482.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Galva was 2,589. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median age in Galva is 41.2 years, which is slightly higher than the national median age of 37.8 years. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Galva is a small town with a rich history and a diverse population. The town has a strong agricultural and manufacturing base, and a number of small businesses. The town has a lower than average unemployment rate and a median household income that is lower than the national average.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Galva?
Per Capita income in Galva is $28,987.
What is the Median Family Income in Galva?
Median Family Income in Galva is $86,406.
What is the Median Household income in Galva?
Median Household Income in Galva is $53,487.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Galva?
Income or Wage Gap in Galva is 35.3%.
Women in Galva earn 64.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Galva?
Family Income Deficit in Galva is $12,538.
Families that are below poverty line in Galva earn $12,538 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Galva?
Inequality or Gini Index in Galva is 0.41.
What is the Total Population of Galva?
Total Population of Galva is 2,473.
What is the Total Male Population of Galva?
Total Male Population of Galva is 1,178.
What is the Total Female Population of Galva?
Total Female Population of Galva is 1,295.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Galva?
There are 90.97 Males per 100 Females in Galva.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Galva?
There are 109.93 Females per 100 Males in Galva.
What is the Median Population Age in Galva?
Median Population Age in Galva is 43.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Galva
Average Family Size in Galva is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Galva
Average Household Size in Galva is 2.3 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Galva?
There are 1,182 People in the Labor Forcein in Galva.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Galva?
61.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Galva.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Galva?
Unemployment Rate in Galva is 3.2%.