Living In Gallatin County, IL

Gallatin County Summary

Life in Gallatin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gallatin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gallatin County:

The population in Gallatin County is 4,857.
The median home value in Gallatin County is $78,883.
The median income in Gallatin County is $54,626.
The median rent in Gallatin County is $500.
The unemployment rate in Gallatin County is 7.3%.
The poverty rate in Gallatin County is 15.6%.
The average high in Gallatin County is 74.4° and there are 109.6 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Gallatin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gallatin County

Shawneetown, IL Population 1,167

Ridgway, IL Population 764

Equality, IL Population 539

New Haven, IL Population 528

Omaha, IL Population 276

Old Shawne, IL Population 131

Junction, IL Population 48

Map Of Gallatin County

Gallatin County, IL Weather

The average high in Gallatin County is 74.4°.
There are 82.33 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 109.6 inches of rain each year with 4.4 inches of snow.
There is an average of 5:14 hours of sun each day in Gallatin County.

Stat	Gallatin County
Mean High	74.4
Nice Days	82.33
Rainfall	109.6
Snowfall	4.4
Sunny Hours	5:14

74.4°
Average High

109.6
Inches of Rain

Gallatin County Demographics

Population over time in Gallatin County

The current population in Gallatin County is 4,857. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	5,038	1.1%
2022	4,983	-1.6%
2021	5,064	-

Gender in Gallatin County

Gallatin County is 50.0% female with 2,428 female residents.
Gallatin County is 50.0% male with 2,429 male residents.

Female

50.0% (2,428)

Male

50.0% (2,429)

Gender	Gallatin County	IL	USA
Female	50.0%	50.6%	50.5%
Male	50.0%	49.4%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Gallatin County

Gallatin County is:

95.3% White with 4,629 White residents.
0.7% African American with 33 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 13 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 127 Two Or More residents.
0.8% Hispanic with 38 Hispanic residents.

White

95.3% (4,629)

African American

0.7% (33)

American Indian

0.4% (17)

Asian

0.3% (13)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

2.6% (127)

Hispanic

0.8% (38)

Table: Gallatin County By Race

Race	Gallatin County	IL	USA
White	95.3%	58.7%	58.2%
African American	0.7%	13.6%	12.0%
American Indian	0.4%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0.3%	5.8%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.5%
Two Or More	2.6%	3.0%	3.9%
Hispanic	0.8%	18.5%	19.0%

Household Income For Gallatin County, Illinois

6.1% of households in Gallatin County earn Less than $10,000.
8.8% of households in Gallatin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.9% of households in Gallatin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Gallatin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Gallatin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.1% of households in Gallatin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.9% of households in Gallatin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Gallatin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Gallatin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.6% of households in Gallatin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

6.1% (294)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.8% (426)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.9% (528)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.8% (331)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.7% (567)

$50,000 to $74,999

21.1% (1,026)

$75,000 to $99,999

8.9% (433)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.4% (600)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.8% (280)

$200,000 or more

7.6% (368)

Income	Gallatin County	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	6.1%	5.2%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.8%	3.4%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.9%	6.2%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.8%	6.5%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.7%	9.9%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.1%	15.1%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	8.9%	12.7%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.4%	17.9%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.8%	9.9%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	7.6%	13.1%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gallatin County for adults over 25

6.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gallatin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

6% (291)

9-12th Grade

9% (437)

High School / GED

35% (1,699)

Some College

23% (1,117)

Associate's Degree

12% (582)

Bachelor's Degree

10% (485)

Master's Degree

4% (194)

Professional Degree

0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1% (48)

Education	Gallatin County	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	6%	5%	5%
9-12th Grade	9%	5%	6%
High School / GED	35%	25%	26%
Some College	23%	20%	19%
Associate's Degree	12%	8%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	10%	22%	21%
Master's Degree	4%	11%	10%
Professional Degree	0%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	2%	2%