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Galeton

Pennsylvania · 1,149 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 $33,478. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,300. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,149
−13%since 2000
from 1,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,042 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+8%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7319051K1K1K1990201020202024Galeton
2024789
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,478
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,804
+28%since 2000
from $13,095 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,107)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score10.8%(124)
Diversity Score
11
+86%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

Galeton, Pennsylvania has about 1,149 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Galeton, Pennsylvania earns about $33,478 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Galeton, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% 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 20.2% 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 221 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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