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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galien

Michigan · 619 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Galien has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
619
+4%vs 2000
vs 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3984585195796391990201020202024Galien
2024470
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.4%(52)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 910%(62)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.4%(58)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.5%(40)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.1%(44)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3415.2%(94)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.4%(77)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 546.5%(40)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410%(62)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.3%(45)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845.2%(32)
US avg: 4%
85 and over2.1%(13)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,440
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,346
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,739 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $463 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Galien on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(617)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(7)
Ancestry
German15.7%(74)
English11.5%(54)
American5.5%(26)
Irish5.3%(25)
Polish3.8%(18)
Dutch2.6%(12)
Italian2.6%(12)
Scottish2.3%(11)
Romanian1.9%(9)
Welsh1.7%(8)
Lithuanian0.9%(4)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.6%(3)
Canadian0.4%(2)
Czech0.4%(2)
Hungarian0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.7%
−14.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+53%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47.5%(85)
Married34.1%(61)
Widowed4.5%(8)
Divorced14%(25)
Women 15+
Never married38.2%(76)
Married39.2%(78)
Widowed12.6%(25)
Divorced10.1%(20)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galien, Michigan?

Galien, Michigan has about 619 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galien, Michigan?

The typical household in Galien, Michigan earns about $22,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galien, Michigan expensive?

In Galien, Michigan, the median home is worth about $32,500, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Galien, Michigan?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galien, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galien, Michigan?

About 8.2% of people in Galien, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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

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