62935 Galatia, IL is a small town with a population of 1,624 and a population density of 28 people per square mile. The town was founded in 1875 and is located in the heart of Southern Illinois. Local businesses include the historic Bank of Galatia which has been around since 1895, Galatia Home Center, Swartzell Oil Co., Garden Ridge Feed & Supply, and the Dixie Bee Cafe. Year-round outdoor activities enjoyed by locals include hunting, fishing, golfing at the local 18 hole golf course, camping at nearby Rend Lake State Park as well as taking advantage of other trails for biking and hiking. Other organizations include 4H clubs and community theatre as well as sporting events such as baseball games held at the local Little League fields or high school football games hosted at Galatia High School's stadium.
The population in Galatia (zip 62935) is 1,624. There are 29 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Galatia (zip 62935) is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Galatia (zip 62935) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Galatia (zip 62935)
- 54.7% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 33.3% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in Galatia (zip 62935)
- 97.3% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander