Gallatin County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,819 | — | #2,912 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,219 | -21.2% | #2,154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.7 years | +20.1% | #514 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $82,900 | -70.6% | #3,146 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $541 | -53.5% | #3,127 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +7.8% | #1,658 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gallatin County has a population of 4,819, making it the #2,912 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gallatin County is $59,219, ranking #2,154 out of 3,222 counties — 21.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 9.2%.
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The median home value in Gallatin County is $82,900 (-70.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $541/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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95.4% of residents in Gallatin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Gallatin County, Illinois
Gallatin County, Illinois has a total population of 4,819, making it the 2,912th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gallatin County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gallatin County is $59,219, which ranks #2,154 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2%.
The median home value in Gallatin County is $82,900, 70.6% below the national median. Renters in Gallatin County pay a median gross rent of $541 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gallatin County, 13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Gallatin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).
All data for Gallatin County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.