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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Galena

Indiana · 1,831 residents · 2.671 sq mi
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Galena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,313. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $132,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,831
+65%since 1990
from 1,107 in 1990
1990 – 2024
686 / sq mi
+65%since 1990
from 414 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+5%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Galena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,824
+60%since 1990
from $14,888 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$658
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $539 in 1990
US average: $602
88.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.8% in 1990
11.1% rent
2.2
+31%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,785)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.7%(12)
Diversity Score4.3%(80)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−36%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Indiana?

Galena, Indiana has about 1,831 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galena, Indiana?

The typical household in Galena, Indiana earns about $60,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galena, Indiana expensive?

In Galena, Indiana, the median home is worth about $132,900, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Indiana?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Galena, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galena, Indiana?

About 2.9% of people in Galena, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galena, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Galena, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 724 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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