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Galena

Missouri · 440 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 $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
440
−2%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+19%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404475556627691990201020202024Galena
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,043
+45%since 2000
from $9,673 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.3%(76)
Diversity Score38.2%(168)
Diversity Score
38
+2177%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Missouri?

Galena, Missouri has about 440 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Missouri?

The typical household in Galena, Missouri earns about $37,500 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Missouri?

About 8.7% 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 12.8% of people in Galena, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galena, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Galena, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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