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Galien

Michigan · 513 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 $47,109. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
513
−13%since 2000
from 593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,248 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+20%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3984585195796391990201020202024Galien
2024470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,109
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,246
+73%since 2000
from $15,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(482)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other6.5%(33)
Diversity Score21.9%(112)
Diversity Score
22
+924%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galien, Michigan?

Galien, Michigan has about 513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galien, Michigan?

The typical household in Galien, Michigan earns about $47,109 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Galien, Michigan?

About 13.0% 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 12.9% of people in Galien, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galien, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Galien, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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