Gallatin County, Illinois

Total Population: 4,857

County Seat: Shawneetown

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Median Home Value

$84,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,626

Across all households

Median Age

47.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.3%
Two or More Races2.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

19.8%

65 Years and Over

25.7%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

3.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,626

Mean Household Income

$88,438

Per Capita Income

$39,976

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$84,700

Median Rent

$500/mo

Total Housing Units

2,506

Owner-Occupied

80.4%

Renter-Occupied

19.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.4%

Married Couple Households

47.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.5%

Average Household Size

2.31

Broadband Internet Access

76.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17059.