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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Galena

Maryland · 428 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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Galena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,813. Population has grown 34% since 1990. Median home value is $114,500. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

428
+34%since 1990
from 319 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,186 / sq mi
+34%since 1990
from 884 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.6
+6%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2624336057769471990201020202024Galena
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,813
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,571 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,858
+41%since 1990
from $13,330 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $432 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
−10.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.4
−19%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(407)
Black3.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(44)
10
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Maryland?

Galena, Maryland has about 428 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galena, Maryland?

The typical household in Galena, Maryland earns about $47,813 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Maryland?

About 18.5% 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 4.7% 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 109 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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