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Galena

Missouri · 455 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 $27,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,600. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
+1%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+21%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3404475556627691990201020202024Galena
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,411
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,124
+67%since 2000
from $9,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(393)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(16)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other4.8%(22)
Diversity Score23.4%(106)
Diversity Score
23
+1294%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Missouri?

Galena, Missouri has about 455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Missouri?

The typical household in Galena, Missouri earns about $27,411 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Missouri?

About 3.7% 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 33.3% 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 79 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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