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Galena

Indiana · 1,726 residents · 2.671 sq mi
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Galena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,093. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $195,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,726
−6%since 2000
from 1,831 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
646 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 686 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+23%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Galena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,093
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,223
+69%since 2000
from $23,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
5.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,612)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(39)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(170)
Diversity Score
10
+126%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 81.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Indiana?

Galena, Indiana has about 1,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Indiana?

The typical household in Galena, Indiana earns about $80,093 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 $195,800.

How educated are people in Galena, Indiana?

About 28.6% 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 0.0% 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 619 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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