Population 4,819 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gallatin County
Household size in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Gallatin County are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.8, Gallatin County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.3, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only eight of Illinois' 102 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Gallatin County (13.4%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Few Illinois counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only seven of 102.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gallatin County
Renters in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gallatin County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (63.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gallatin County: 14.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Gallatin County has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Illinois counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Gallatin County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Illinois as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $382 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $421 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $445 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $663 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gallatin County pays $663 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Of Illinois' 102 counties, only five have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gallatin County
Bachelor's degrees in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gallatin County: 13.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Few Illinois counties have a lower share of college graduates: only four of 102.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.4% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Gallatin County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Few Illinois counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only eight of 102.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gallatin County
| Period | Gallatin County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gallatin County runs well above the national rate: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Illinois county has higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gallatin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County | 2.36 | 46.8 | 13.4% | 22.6% | 14.8% | 1966 | $663 | 13.7% | 87.0% | 8.0% |
| Saline County | 2.30 | 45.3 | 13.0% | 27.5% | 13.4% | 1971 | $842 | 21.2% | 90.1% | 6.8% |
| Union County | 2.41 | 44.2 | 9.0% | 29.8% | 11.6% | 1975 | $760 | 13.2% | 91.2% | 2.8% |
| Henderson County | 2.42 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 35.1% | 10.2% | 1975 | $829 | 20.2% | 89.5% | 2.6% |
| Williamson County | 2.30 | 42.9 | 12.6% | 29.3% | 10.0% | 1982 | $922 | 26.5% | 93.0% | 5.3% |
| Jackson County | 2.20 | 38.6 | 10.5% | 50.0% | 16.0% | 1976 | $815 | 37.0% | 92.8% | 6.8% |
| Daviess County | 2.49 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 31.9% | 8.0% | 1978 | $937 | 26.0% | 91.7% | 4.9% |
| Hancock County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 1983 | $737 | 17.3% | 87.5% | 4.8% |
| Perry County | 2.51 | 42.0 | 9.0% | 23.5% | 10.2% | 1977 | $913 | 20.6% | 86.5% | 4.9% |
| Breckinridge County | 2.64 | 42.0 | 10.2% | 18.6% | 21.4% | 1988 | $751 | 13.7% | 85.5% | 4.4% |
| St. Francois County | 2.51 | 39.6 | 12.3% | 31.8% | 13.2% | 1981 | $788 | 17.7% | 87.3% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Norton City, VA · Lincoln County, MN · Lincoln County, NV · Lincoln County, WA · Linn County, KS · Linn County, MO · Little River County, AR · Livingston County, KY · Livingston County, MO · Madison County, MO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gallatin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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