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Gallatin County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Shawneetown

Gallatin County's estimated 2025 population is 4,364 with a growth rate of -3.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gallatin County is the 99th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 5,574 and has seen a growth of -21.71% since that time.

4,364
Total Population
14
Population Density (mi²)
99
Population Rank (State)
-153 -3.39%
Annual Population Growth

Gallatin County Population

Gallatin County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Gallatin County includes 96.07% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,66696.07%
Two or more races1282.64%
Black or African American330.68%
Native American170.35%
Asian130.27%

Gallatin County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Gallatin County's average per capita income is $40,896. Household income levels show a median of $54,626. The poverty rate stands at 15.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,868-
Families$72,386$117,581
Households$54,626$88,438
Non Families$31,250$40,260

$40,896

Average Income

$54,626

Median Household Income

15.55%

Poverty Rate