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Galeton

Pennsylvania · 947 residents (2025 est.) · 1.271 sq mi
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Galeton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,298. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 536 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,500. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
789
−40%since 2000
from 1,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
621 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.0
+36%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:947 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7319051K1K1K1990201020202024Galeton
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,298
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,727 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,610
+195%since 2000
from $13,095 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,283)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(741)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(15)
Diversity Score14.6%(115)
Diversity Score
15
+151%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+172%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

Galeton, Pennsylvania has about 789 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Galeton, Pennsylvania earns about $70,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galeton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Galeton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Galeton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% of people in Galeton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galeton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Galeton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 581 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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