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Galion

Ohio · 10,370 residents (2025 est.) · 7.393 sq mi
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Galion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,176. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,339
−9%since 2000
from 11,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,398 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+17%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,370 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,176
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,513 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,978
+74%since 2000
from $16,113 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+5%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(11,071)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(105)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(9,837)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(123)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other2.9%(300)
Diversity Score11.7%(1,211)
Diversity Score
12
+233%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+103%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galion, Ohio?

Galion, Ohio has about 10,339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galion, Ohio?

The typical household in Galion, Ohio earns about $52,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galion, Ohio expensive?

In Galion, Ohio, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Galion, Ohio?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Galion, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galion, Ohio?

About 15.2% of people in Galion, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galion, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Galion, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,520 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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