Galena Historic District / Gears Ferry, IL

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Galena Historic District / Gears Ferry

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

42.0%

Households with Children

16.9%

School Enrollment K-12

388

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 9.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.3%
Working Age (35-54): 21.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.9%
Seniors (65+): 35.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.9%
High School / GED: 24.6%
Some College or Associate's: 29.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.1%
Single Parents: 5.7%
Couples & Adults: 41.1%
Living Alone: 42.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 0.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 57.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 42.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 43.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 55.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.0%
Spanish: 1.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.0%
Elementary (1-4): 2.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 0.6%
College / Graduate: 1.0%
Not Enrolled: 90.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources