Galva, Iowa | |
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 Location of Galva, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°30′22″N 95°25′5″W / 42.50611°N 95.41806°W | |
| Country | .png/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States_(23px).png){kind=small} United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 435 |
| • Density | 576.92/sq mi (222.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 51020 |
| Area code | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-29595 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456815 |
Galva is a city in Ida County, Iowa, United States. The population was 435 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
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History
Galva was named after Galva, Illinois, the former hometown of a large share of its early settlers.[3]
Geography
Galva is located at 42°30′22″N 95°25′5″W / 42.50611°N 95.41806°W (42.506231, -95.418036).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 456 | — |
| 1910 | 357 | −21.7% |
| 1920 | 539 | +51.0% |
| 1930 | 530 | −1.7% |
| 1940 | 496 | −6.4% |
| 1950 | 492 | −0.8% |
| 1960 | 469 | −4.7% |
| 1970 | 412 | −12.2% |
| 1980 | 420 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 398 | −5.2% |
| 2000 | 368 | −7.5% |
| 2010 | 434 | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 435 | +0.2% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census
As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 434 people, 174 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was 611.3 inhabitants per square mile (236.0/km2). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 266.2 per square mile (102.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 3.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.
There were 174 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.16.
The median age in the city was 34 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
2000 census
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 368 people, 164 households, and 115 families residing in the city. The population density was 573.2 inhabitants per square mile (221.3/km2). There were 185 housing units at an average density of 288.2 per square mile (111.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.18% White, 0.54% Asian, and 0.27% from two or more races.
There were 164 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,577, and the median income for a family was $33,438. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,062. About 5.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Galva is served by the Galva–Holstein Community School District. It was established on July 1, 1980, by the merger of the merger of the Galva and Holstein school districts.[9]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 75.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 Archived 2019-02-09 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on November 3, 2018.
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