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Galena

Kansas · 2,761 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 $30,649. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 526 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,100. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,761
−16%since 2000
from 3,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Galena
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,649
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,401 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,511
+60%since 2000
from $12,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,307)
Black0.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(90)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other13.2%(366)
Diversity Score37.4%(1,031)
Diversity Score
37
+433%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Kansas?

Galena, Kansas has about 2,761 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Kansas?

The typical household in Galena, Kansas earns about $30,649 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Kansas?

About 14.3% 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 21.6% 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 547 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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