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Galway

New York · 200 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Galway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200
−7%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091662242823391990201020202024Galway
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,572
+18%since 2000
from $18,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.3%
US avg: 7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+155%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+121%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% 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
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galway, New York?

Galway, New York has about 200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Galway, New York earns about $40,000 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 $159,700, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Galway, New York?

About 21.1% 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 17.6% of people in Galway, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galway, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Galway, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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