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Galena

Ohio · 653 residents · 1.729 sq mi
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Galena is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,607. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 348 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $234,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
+114%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
378 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1655861K1K2K1990201020202024Galena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,607
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,621
+37%since 2000
from $20,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,500
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(587)
Black2.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian3.4%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.9%(130)
Diversity Score
20
+382%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Ohio?

Galena, Ohio has about 653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Ohio?

The typical household in Galena, Ohio earns about $66,607 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 $234,500, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Ohio?

About 36.9% 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 2.6% 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 323 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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