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Galena

Maryland · 612 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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Galena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,288. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
612
+43%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,695 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+6%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2624336057769471990201020202024Galena
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,288
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,256
+50%since 2000
from $18,858 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+54%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(550)
Black2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6%(37)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.8%(121)
Diversity Score
20
+94%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Maryland?

Galena, Maryland has about 612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Maryland?

The typical household in Galena, Maryland earns about $66,288 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 $244,300, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Maryland?

About 19.4% 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 2.7% 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 293 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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