61036 Galena, IL is a small rural community located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. It is home to 6,984 people according to the latest census data from 2020. This makes it much smaller than the US population of 329,725,481 with a population density of 63 people per square mile compared to 93 for the US as a whole.
The town of 61036 Galena is home to many small businesses including Wild Cat Pottery and Art Studio, Galena Cellars Winery and Vineyard, and JoJo’s Popcorn Company. It also has an abundance of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking along the banks of Indian Creek or Chestnut Mountain Resort for skiing in the wintertime. There are also several organizations that serve the local community including Friends of Galena Public Library and The Historical Society of Galena-Jo Daviess County. Finally, there are several sporting events held throughout each year such as The Big Sixes Run/Walk and numerous golf tournaments at Chestnut Mountain Resort Golf Course.
The population in Galena (zip 61036) is 6,984. There are 66 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Galena (zip 61036) is 56.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Galena (zip 61036) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Galena (zip 61036)
- 66.0% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 18.3% are married with children
- 6.9% have children, but are single
Race in Galena (zip 61036)
- 93.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander