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Galion

Ohio · 10,453 residents · 7.393 sq mi
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Galion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,161. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,400. Households here earn about 38% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,453
−8%since 2000
from 11,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,534 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,161
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,208
+32%since 2000
from $16,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(9,674)
Black0.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2%(210)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0.7%(72)
Diversity Score8.7%(904)
Diversity Score
9
+146%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+93%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galion, Ohio?

Galion, Ohio has about 10,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galion, Ohio?

The typical household in Galion, Ohio earns about $36,161 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 $75,400, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Galion, Ohio?

About 14.2% 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 20.0% 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 1,406 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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