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Galatia, IL
Village in Saline County, Illinois.
Population
913
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
468
ZIP codes
0
Galatia and its ZIP codes
Galatia at a glance
- Galatia is about 2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,258 a year, 42% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,200 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $912 a month.
Local data for Galatia, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galatia, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,258
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$70,200
Median rent
$912/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (205), German Americans (148), Puerto Ricans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Galatia.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,732
8,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,721
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $7,154 per person
How people get to work
Galatia, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galatia, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
82
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galatia, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Galatia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RaleighVillage | 4.7 mi | 2 |
| MuddyVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| HarrisburgCity | 8 mi | 6.6 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 2 |
| EldoradoCity | 9.7 mi | 2.5 |
| BroughtonVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Carrier MillsVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Crab OrchardCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| PittsburgVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| HanafordVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| MacedoniaVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| StonefortVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| EqualityVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| OmahaVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Johnston CityCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| West FrankfortCity | 17 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galatia, IL in?
- Galatia is in Saline County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Galatia, IL?
- About 913 people live in Galatia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galatia?
- Nearby places include Raleigh (4.7 mi), Muddy (7.6 mi), Harrisburg (8 mi), Thompsonville (9.5 mi), Eldorado (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023