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Galena

Ohio · 1,019 residents (2025 est.) · 1.729 sq mi
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Galena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,830. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,404 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $467,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 89% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 168%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,709
+460%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
988 / sq mi
+460%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,019 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1655861K1K2K1990201020202024Galena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,830
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,672
+131%since 2000
from $20,163 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+18%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$467,000
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+67%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,505)
Black6.4%(110)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian1.8%(30)
Other2.5%(42)
Diversity Score27.4%(468)
Diversity Score
27
+565%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+34.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 4.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2017
from 90.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Ohio?

Galena, Ohio has about 1,709 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Ohio?

The typical household in Galena, Ohio earns about $134,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galena, Ohio expensive?

In Galena, Ohio, the median home is worth about $467,000, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Ohio?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Galena, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galena, Ohio?

About 15.6% of people in Galena, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galena, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Galena, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,379 residents, a change of about 418 percent over that period.

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