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Galena

Alaska · 470 residents · 17.653 sq mi
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Galena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 205 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
−30%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+29%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4365376387398401990201020202024Galena
2024611
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,994
+17%since 2000
from $22,143 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
40.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+86%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(200)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(13)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other75.5%(355)
Diversity Score53.7%(252)
Diversity Score
54
+134%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.8 min
−20%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
42.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
63.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Alaska?

Galena, Alaska has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Alaska?

The typical household in Galena, Alaska earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galena, Alaska expensive?

In Galena, Alaska, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Alaska?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galena, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galena, Alaska?

About 11.2% of people in Galena, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galena, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Galena, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 336 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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