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Galena

Indiana · 1,818 residents · 2.671 sq mi
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Galena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $189,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,818
−1%since 2000
from 1,831 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
681 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+13%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Galena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,387
+19%since 2000
from $23,824 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $658 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,785)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(80)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(57)
Diversity Score
3
−27%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Indiana?

Galena, Indiana has about 1,818 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Indiana?

The typical household in Galena, Indiana earns about $88,125 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 $189,800, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Indiana?

About 24.9% 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 5.3% 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 711 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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