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Galena

Maryland · 541 residents (2025 est.) · 0.361 sq mi
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Galena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,958. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
728
+70%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,017 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−9%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:541 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2624336057769471990201020202024Galena
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,958
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,729
+137%since 2000
from $18,858 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+4%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.0%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(407)
Black3.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(651)
Black3.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(35)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score24.6%(179)
Diversity Score
25
+141%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Maryland?

Galena, Maryland has about 728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Maryland?

The typical household in Galena, Maryland earns about $88,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galena, Maryland expensive?

In Galena, Maryland, the median home is worth about $281,000, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Maryland?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Galena, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galena, Maryland?

About 1.7% of people in Galena, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galena, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Galena, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 409 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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