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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Galena

Kansas · 3,287 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 $25,401. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $36,400. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,287
−1%since 1990
from 3,308 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
714 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 719 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,401
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,531 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,172
+72%since 1990
from $7,085 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.6%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
32.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+4%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,156)
Black0.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14%(463)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,915)
Black0.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(59)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score7%(230)
Diversity Score
7
−50%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Kansas?

Galena, Kansas has about 3,287 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galena, Kansas?

The typical household in Galena, Kansas earns about $25,401 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 $36,400, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Kansas?

About 5.6% 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 23.6% of people in Galena, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galena, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Galena, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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