a median income of $31,467 versus $21,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,165. About 6.9% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. 2010 Census According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 2,470. Of this, 2,503 (96.68%) were White, 32 (1.24%) were two or more races, 26 (1.00%) were Black or African American, 15 (0.58%) were some other race, 11 (0.42%) were Asian, and 2 (0.08%) were American Indian or Alaska Native. 80 (3.09%) were Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Education Higher education Black Hawk College, a community college, has one of its campus in the town. Community organizations Galva Arts Council Galva American Legion Post #45 Notable people Reuben Beals, Illinois state representative, farmer, and carpenter. Rich Falk, professional basketball player. Rollin Kirby, a political cartoonist and three-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize. References External links City of Galva official website Cities in Illinois Cities in Henry County, Illinois Swedish-American culture in Illinois Populated places established in 1854 1854 establishments in Illinois