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Galena

Maryland · 539 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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Galena has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,563. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,200. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
539
+26%since 2000
from 428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,493 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+6%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2624336057769471990201020202024Galena
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,563
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,023
+75%since 2000
from $18,858 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(471)
Black2.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5%(27)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score21.7%(117)
Diversity Score
22
+112%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Maryland?

Galena, Maryland has about 539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Maryland?

The typical household in Galena, Maryland earns about $66,563 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 $222,200, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Maryland?

About 28.0% 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 9.5% 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 220 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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