Galva, KS Demographics

A map of Galva's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	955	778	95.3%	93.3%
Multiracial	24	22	2.4%	2.6%
Hispanic	12	30	1.2%	3.6%
Black	7	0	0.7%	0.0%
Native American/Other	4	1	0.4%	0.1%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Galva, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,002, a large increase from the 834 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.3% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas 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 12.8% in 2020 and 9.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galva is ranked the 201st most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galva's White Population

955 residents of Galva, or 95.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galva is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Galva ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's White population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. White residents' share of Galva's population has increased from 93.3% to 95.3%.

Galva is more White than neighboring Canton (84.4% White), McPherson (85.5% White), Moundridge (91.7% White), and Roxbury (0% White). Galva is less White than neighboring Elyria (100% White).

Galva's Black Population

7 residents of Galva, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galva is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Galva ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Black residents' share of Galva's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Galva is more Black than neighboring Elyria (0% Black), Moundridge (0.3% Black), and Roxbury (0% Black). Galva is less Black than neighboring Canton (2.8% Black), and McPherson (2.4% Black).

Galva's Asian Population

0 residents of Galva, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galva is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Galva ranks 261st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Galva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Galva is less Asian than neighboring McPherson (0.8% Asian).

Galva's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Galva, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galva is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Galva ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Galva's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.2%.

Galva is more Hispanic than neighboring Elyria (0% Hispanic), and Roxbury (0% Hispanic). Galva is less Hispanic than neighboring Canton (7.8% Hispanic), McPherson (7.2% Hispanic), and Moundridge (3.9% Hispanic).

Galva's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Galva, or 0.4% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Galva ranks 524th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Galva is more Native American/Other than neighboring Canton (0% Native American/Other), McPherson (0.1% Native American/Other), Elyria (0% Native American/Other), Moundridge (0% Native American/Other), and Roxbury (0% Native American/Other).

Galva's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Galva, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galva is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Galva ranks 589th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galva's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Galva's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Galva is more Multiracial than neighboring Elyria (0% Multiracial), and Roxbury (0% Multiracial). Galva is less Multiracial than neighboring Canton (5% Multiracial), McPherson (4% Multiracial), and Moundridge (4.1% 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.