Galatia, Illinois facts for kids
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Galatia
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Businesses along Main Street (IL 34)
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Location of Galatia in Saline County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
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| • Total | 827 |
| • Density | 423.67/sq mi (163.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62935
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-28261 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Galatia, Illinois |
Galatia is a small village located in Saline County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 827 people lived there.
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History of Galatia
Galatia got its name from a person named Albert Gallatin. The village started as a place for growing tobacco in the mid-1800s. Farmers would take their tobacco to Shawneetown. From there, it was shipped along the Ohio River.
In the early 1900s, two coal mines opened near Galatia. These were called the Harco Mine and the Galatia Colliers Mine.
Geography and Location
Galatia is found at these coordinates: 37°50′25″N 88°36′39″W / 37.84028°N 88.61083°W.
In 2010, Galatia covered a total area of about 1.98 square miles (5.13 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.95 square miles (5.05 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
There are also coal mines close to Galatia. Scientists have used these mines to study climate change.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 674 | — | |
| 1890 | 519 | −23.0% | |
| 1900 | 642 | 23.7% | |
| 1910 | 745 | 16.0% | |
| 1920 | 863 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 933 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 986 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 933 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 830 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 792 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,042 | 31.6% | |
| 1990 | 983 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,013 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 933 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 827 | −11.4% | |
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In 2010, Galatia had 933 residents living in 420 households. About 262 of these were families. The village had about 516 people per square mile (199 per square kilometer).
Most people in Galatia were White (98.12%). A small number were African American (0.10%), Native American (0.49%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.89% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Galatia was 43 years old. About 21% of the people were under 18. Also, 26.6% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Galatia
The Galatia School District is one of four school districts in Saline County. The other districts are Eldorado, Harrisburg, and Carrier Mills.
Famous People from Galatia
- James D. Fowler, who was a law enforcement officer and a state legislator, was born in Galatia.
See also
- In Spanish: Galatia (Illinois) para niños
