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Galena

Ohio · 924 residents · 1.729 sq mi
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Galena is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 619 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $299,300. Households here earn about 76% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
+203%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
+203%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1655861K1K2K1990201020202024Galena
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,083
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,175
+69%since 2000
from $20,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,300
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,364
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(815)
Black2.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(26)
Asian3.6%(33)
Other3.9%(36)
Diversity Score28.6%(264)
Diversity Score
29
+594%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galena, Ohio?

Galena, Ohio has about 924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galena, Ohio?

The typical household in Galena, Ohio earns about $102,083 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 $299,300, and the typical rent is about $1,364 a month.

How educated are people in Galena, Ohio?

About 44.0% 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 7.4% 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 594 residents, a change of about 180 percent over that period.

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