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Galway

New York · 165 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Galway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,958. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,400. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−23%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
645 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−3%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091662242823391990201020202024Galway
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,958
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,839
+14%since 2000
from $18,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(157)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(10)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galway, New York?

Galway, New York has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Galway, New York earns about $48,958 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 $165,400, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Galway, New York?

About 25.2% 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 23.5% 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 16 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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