Galva, Iowa
Galva: City in Ida County, Iowa, United States
About
Galva is a city located in the county of Ida in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 434 and a population density of 235 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 424 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Galva
| Population : | 424 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Ida County |
| Postal code : | 51020 |
| Area : | 1.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,299 feet / 396 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:28:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 230 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Galva is located at 42°30'25"N 95°25'2"W (42.5069300, -95.4172200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Galva decreased by 2.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 431 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 431 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 435 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 429 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 428 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 426 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 421 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 419 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 419 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 424 | 1.18% | estimation process |
Galva zip code is 51020.
County name: Ida, County
fips: 19093
Schools in Galva
College & universities near Galva, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153001 | Buena Vista University | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Galva , Illinois city in Illinois, USA with a population of 2,449 people.
- Galva , Kansas human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 887 people.
Other cities in Ida County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ida County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ida Grove | 2,037 | City in Ida County, Iowa, United States |
| Holstein | 1,367 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Battle Creek | 691 | City in the U. |
| Arthur | 194 | City in Iowa, United States |
