Gallatin County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gallatin County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Gallatin County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gallatin County, Illinois. The estimated population of Gallatin County, Illinois is 5,038 people, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look at the total population in Gallatin County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,038
+1.1%
-3.60%
2020
4,983
 -1.6% -
2019
5,064
 -1.8% -
2018
5,157
 -1.32% -
2017
5,226
 - -

Population of Gallatin County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.5%
95.8%
 -0.31%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
1.1%
 +36.36%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.9%
 +42.11%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Gallatin County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 +1.74% 45 +2.51% 48.4 +2.98%
2020 45.9 +0.66% 43.9 -1.13% 47 +1.29%
2019 45.6 +0.66% 44.4 -0.45% 46.4 +0.43%
2018 45.3 +1.12% 44.6 +0.45% 46.2 +1.76%
2017 44.8 - 44.4 - 45.4 -

The median age of Gallatin County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 302 -30.36% 284 -11.31% 219 250
10 to 19 255 +36.51% 346 -8.09% 359 313
20 to 29 269 -14.85% 278 -18.54% 231 228
30 to 39 257 +20.5% 239 +30.17% 299 318
40 to 49 342 -9.62% 373 -40.88% 304 242
50 to 59 358 -10.11% 397 -16.94% 321 330
60 to 69 365 +6.75% 365 +14.8% 388 411
70+ 327 +13.27% 469 -2.36% 369 456

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gallatin County, Illinois is $52,597.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Gallatin County.

  • Under 25
    $38,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,595.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,203.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,924.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Gallatin County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gallatin County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Gallatin County, Illinois is currently $76,488.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.74% of households in Gallatin County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Gallatin County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gallatin County is $33,231.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Gallatin County by the total population of Gallatin County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gallatin County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gallatin County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11.94%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Gallatin County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Gallatin County over the age of 16 is 4,160.

Of those people, a total of 54.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Gallatin County is 50.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 263 52.50% 5.10%
20 to 24 years 204 86.80% 53.10%
25 to 29 years 255 73.30% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 249 81.90% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 596 82.00% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 640 74.10% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 329 68.40% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 401 53.90% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 696 19.30% 3.00%
75 years and over 527 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gallatin County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,028 53.70% 8.50%
Black or African American 11 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 5 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 114 76.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 66 69.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,983 53.60% 8.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gallatin County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Gallatin County is 2,085, with median earnings of $35,631.00.

Women in Gallatin County, Illinois earning approximately 60.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,085 $35,631.00
Male 1,218 $48,224.00
Female 867 $29,276.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 208 $61,042.00
Business and Financial 44 $35,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $36,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $35,903.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 62 $44,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 176 $40,294.00
Healthcare Support 101 $23,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $56,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $27,686.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 62 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $7,273.00
Sales 150 $33,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 173 $31,950.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $25,750.00
Construction and Extraction 159 $26,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $72,500.00
Production 158 $34,697.00
Transportation and Material Moving 198 $53,142.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 127 $75,491.00 81 $33,250.00
Business and Financial 12 $0.00 32 $36,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 45 $35,903.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $49,688.00 51 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $61,250.00 167 $37,386.00
Healthcare Support 6 $41,250.00 95 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2 $0.00 85 $27,739.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 56 $32,700.00 6 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 28 $7,273.00
Sales 73 $32,604.00 77 $35,195.00
Office and Administrative Support 34 $55,417.00 139 $30,450.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $25,750.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 159 $26,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 160 $72,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 155 $34,811.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $53,226.00 5 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,133 households in Gallatin County, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,375 families in Gallatin County with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,001 100 274 758
Average Household Size 3.07 2.16 3.36 1.09
Total Families 1,001 100 274 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.12 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 1,375 families in Gallatin County, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gallatin County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,528 housing units in Gallatin County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,133 84.38%
Vacant 395 15.63%

13.81% of the total 2,528 housing units in Gallatin County are rental units. This is approximately 349 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,687 are occupied by the owner - or 66.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gallatin County is $488.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gallatin County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    97
  • Less than $500
    184
  • $500 to $999
    156
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gallatin County is $76,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Gallatin County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    422
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    717
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    307
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    121
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    30
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    44
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    26
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Gallatin County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Gallatin County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    382
  • 1940 to 1949
    226
  • 1950 to 1959
    269
  • 1960 to 1969
    341
  • 1970 to 1979
    525
  • 1980 to 1989
    316
  • 1990 to 1999
    184
  • 2000 to 2009
    210
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Gallatin County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    169
  • 1 vehicle available
    755
  • 2 vehicles available
    705
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    504

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Gallatin County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Gallatin County that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gallatin County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    137
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    219
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    248
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    219
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    157
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    189
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    268
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    34
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    88
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    198
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    196
  • 90 or more minutes
    52

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Gallatin County, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Gallatin County, Illinois

We have data for 12 places in Gallatin County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.