The Galena Territory

Census-designated place in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Aerial view of The Galena Territory, Illinois
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The Galena Territory is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with 1,500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galena, 5.6 miles W.

About The Galena Territory

The Galena Territory is a census-designated place in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,500 in 2020, an increase from 1,058 in the 2010 census. The territory was incorporated on July 26, 1973.

The community consists of a private 6,800-acre (28 km2) development located several miles southeast of downtown Galena. The Territory, which is managed by a homeowners association, has set aside 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of protected recreational land. The remainder is filled with low-density residential development and Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. As of August 2017, there were 4,082 property owners, 554 permanent residences, and 1,675 vacation residences.

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Living in The Galena Territory

Median household income
$117,548
Median home value
$324,700
Median rent
$1,279/mo
Median age
64
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The Galena Territory, IL population

The Galena Territory had 1,500 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,500
Density136 per sq mi (53 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

The Galena Territory at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyJo Daviess County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,500 (2020)
Land area11.01 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Water area0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²)
Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Coordinates42.3937° N, 90.3250° W
ZIP code61036
Census code (GEOID)1774970

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about The Galena Territory

What county is The Galena Territory in?

The Galena Territory is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.

What is the population of The Galena Territory, IL?

1,500 people lived in The Galena Territory at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of The Galena Territory, IL?

The ZIP code of The Galena Territory is 61036.

What is the elevation of The Galena Territory?

899 feet (274 m) above sea level.

What towns are near The Galena Territory?

Galena (5.6 mi), Scales Mound (6.7 mi), Elizabeth (7.5 mi), Apple Canyon Lake (8.9 mi), Hanover (9.9 mi).

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