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Galena Unit School District 120
Galena Unit School District 120 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 5,681. The median household income is $77,036 and the median age is 56.4.
5,681
Population
66
People / sq mi
$77,036
Median Income
56.4
Median Age
Galena Unit School District 120 covers 86 sq mi of land at 66.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 49.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,036
Median Household Income
$52,875
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$261,400
Median Home Value
$825
Median Rent
72.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.6%
High School+
41.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Galena Unit School District 120 serves a community with a population of 5,681 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Galena Unit School District 120 is $77,036, with a per capita income of $52,875. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Galena Unit School District 120 is 94.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 49.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Galena Unit School District 120, 96.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Galena Unit School District 120 is $261,400, with a median rent of $825. The homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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Data for Galena Unit School District 120 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1716050).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.