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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galena

Kansas · 3,308 residents · 4.603 sq mi
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Galena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $20,000. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,308
+1%vs 2000
vs 3,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
719 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Galena
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,531
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,401 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,085
−42%vs 2000
vs $12,172 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.3%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$20,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$265
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
72.6%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.9% in 2000
27.4% rent
1.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,915)
Black0.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(59)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(230)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,156)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(125)
Diversity Score14%(463)
14
+100%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.3%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Galena, Kansas?

Galena, Kansas has about 3,308 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galena, Kansas?

The typical household in Galena, Kansas earns about $14,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galena, Kansas expensive?

In Galena, Kansas, the median home is worth about $20,000, and the typical rent is about $265 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Kansas?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Galena, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galena, Kansas?

About 29.3% of people in Galena, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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