CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galway

New York · 149 residents · 0.256 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Albany metro area
Compare
The short version

Galway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $78,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

149
−30%vs 2000
vs 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
582 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−16%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1091662242823391990201020202024Galway
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,072
−34%vs 2000
vs $18,299 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.4%
−13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$78,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$298
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
44.0%
−29.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.2% in 2000
56.0% rent
3.3
+21%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Galway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−15.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 16.8 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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Galway

Head to head

Compare Galway to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Galway, New York?

Galway, New York has about 149 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galway, New York?

The typical household in Galway, New York earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galway, New York expensive?

In Galway, New York, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Galway, New York?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Galway, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galway, New York?

About 11.4% of people in Galway, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →