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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galeton

Pennsylvania · 1,370 residents · 1.271 sq mi
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Galeton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,370
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,078 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−16%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7319051K1K1K1990201020202024Galeton
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,670
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,727 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,407
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,095 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.8%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $386 in 2000
US average: $450
66.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
2.0
+22%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,358)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(30)
2
−63%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

Galeton, Pennsylvania has about 1,370 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Galeton, Pennsylvania earns about $17,670 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 $35,900, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

About 6.9% 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 20.8% of people in Galeton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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