Census Bureau data for Galena city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Galena city
- What is the median household income in Galena city?
- The median household income in Galena city is $55,765 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Galena city?
- The poverty rate in Galena city is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Galena city?
- $199,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Galena city?
- The median gross rent in Galena city is $773 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Galena city residents have a college degree?
- 40.2% of adults in Galena city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,899
Median Income
$55,765
Median Home Value
$199,700
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.9%
Median Age
58.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-2,086 (-3.6%)
Home Value:
+$48,800 (+32.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.2 pp (-100%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.5 pp (+26.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.1 pp (-10%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,899
Median Age
58.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.8%
Black 0.8%
Asian 1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$55,765
±$16,598
-$25,937 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$66,005
Median Family Income
$100,625
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-8.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
0.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
33.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.9%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
9.7%
$25–35k
11.6%
$35–50k
15.8%
$50–75k
15.2%
$75–100k
10.3%
$100–150k
14.7%
$150–200k
5.9%
$200k+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,954
Owner-Occupied
64.1%
Renter-Occupied
35.9%
Vacancy Rate
13.4%
Median Home Value
$199,700
-$50,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$773
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
22.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.6%
$50–100k
7.5%
$100–200k
9.1%
$200–300k
38.0%
$300–500k
11.4%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.1%
$500–1k
71.2%
$1–1.5k
7.2%
$2–2.5k
3.7%
$3.5k+
9.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.5%
1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
31.9%
3+
10.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
65.9%
Single-fam. att.
6.6%
2–4 units
7.5%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
50.7%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
8.6%
2000–2009
5.9%
2010+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
97.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
40.2%
+3.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
14.6%
Some College / Associate
19.8%
Less Than High School
0.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
-4.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
15.0%
Self-Employed
8.1%
Government Workers
19.2%
Private For-Profit
72.7%
Industry
Manufacturing
25.2%
Edu/Health
16.7%
Arts/Entmt.
16.5%
Retail
13.5%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Public Admin
6.3%
Information
4.0%
Finance
2.9%
Agriculture
1.9%
Construction
1.6%
Transportation
1.3%
Occupation
Management
45.4%
Production
18.8%
Food Prep
17.0%
Sales
15.6%
Construction
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.0 min
Drove Alone
60.7%
Carpool
10.4%
Public Transit
2.8%
Work from Home
15.0%
Walked
11.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,692
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
1.0%
10–14
3.7%
15–19
0.1%
20–24
10.7%
25–34
6.1%
35–44
11.8%
45–54
6.5%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
24.8%
85+
12.3%
Under 18: 10.3%
Working age (18–64): 89.7%
65 and over: 39.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.2%
Naturalized Citizen
88.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
88.2%
Latin America
11.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.9%
With a Disability
9.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.6%
Uninsured
6.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.4%
Has a Computer
84.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023