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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galena

Missouri · 376 residents · 0.746 sq mi
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Galena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,515. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,500. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 60% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

376
−17%vs 2000
vs 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
504 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.4
+21%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3404475556627691990201020202024Galena
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,515
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,152
−26%vs 2000
vs $9,673 in 2000
US average: $14,340
40.1%
+10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$182
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $486 in 2000
US average: $450
73.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
26.1% rent
2.7
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.4%
−24.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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, Missouri?

Galena, Missouri has about 376 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galena, Missouri?

The typical household in Galena, Missouri earns about $10,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galena, Missouri expensive?

In Galena, Missouri, the median home is worth about $28,500, and the typical rent is about $182 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Missouri?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Galena, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galena, Missouri?

About 40.1% of people in Galena, Missouri 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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