Galva, IL Demographics

A map of Galva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,143	2,282	87.3%	92.4%
Multiracial	154	86	6.3%	3.5%
Hispanic	119	72	4.8%	2.9%
Asian	22	4	0.9%	0.2%
Black	13	20	0.5%	0.8%
Native American/Other	3	6	0.1%	0.2%

Galva, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,454, a less than 1% change from the 2,470 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galva, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galva has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galva, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 23.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galva is ranked the 463rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Galva was ranked the 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galva's White Population

2,143 residents of Galva, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galva is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Galva ranks 556th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Galva's population has decreased from 92.4% to 87.3%.

Galva is more White than neighboring La Fayette (78.1% White), and Kewanee (78.7% White). Galva is less White than neighboring Bishop Hill (91% White), Altona (97.4% White), and Victoria (98.4% White).

Galva's Black Population

13 residents of Galva, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galva is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Galva ranks 661st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Black residents' share of Galva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Galva is more Black than neighboring Bishop Hill (0% Black), Altona (0% Black), and Victoria (0% Black). Galva is less Black than neighboring La Fayette (6.7% Black), and Kewanee (3.1% Black).

Galva's Asian Population

22 residents of Galva, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galva is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Galva ranks 950th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Asian population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Asian residents' share of Galva's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

Galva is more Asian than neighboring Bishop Hill (0% Asian), La Fayette (0% Asian), Kewanee (0.5% Asian), Altona (0% Asian), and Victoria (0% Asian).

Galva's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Galva, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galva is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Galva ranks 758th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 65.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Galva's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.8%.

Galva is more Hispanic than neighboring Bishop Hill (1.5% Hispanic), La Fayette (2.8% Hispanic), Altona (1.4% Hispanic), and Victoria (1.6% Hispanic). Galva is less Hispanic than neighboring Kewanee (13.6% Hispanic).

Galva's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Galva, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galva is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Galva ranks 958th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Galva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bishop Hill (0% Native American/Other), Altona (0% Native American/Other), and Victoria (0% Native American/Other). Galva is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Fayette (0.6% Native American/Other), and Kewanee (1.4% Native American/Other).

Galva's Multiracial Population

154 residents of Galva, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galva is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Galva ranks 737th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Galva's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.3%.

Galva is more Multiracial than neighboring Kewanee (2.7% Multiracial), Altona (1.2% Multiracial), and Victoria (0% Multiracial). Galva is less Multiracial than neighboring Bishop Hill (7.5% Multiracial), and La Fayette (11.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.