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 $39,968 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Galena city?
- The poverty rate in Galena city is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Galena city?
- $70,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Galena city?
- The median gross rent in Galena city is $648 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Galena city residents have a college degree?
- 19.1% of adults in Galena city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,752
Median Income
$39,968
Median Home Value
$70,600
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.1%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,607 (+23.5%)
Home Value:
+$5,000 (+7.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-11.4 pp (-55.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.6 pp (+52.8%)
Unemployment:
-10.0 pp (-82.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,752
Median Age
46.0
Female
55.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.0%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 13.6%
Other 0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$39,968
±$13,412
-$32,671 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$53,710
Median Family Income
$59,294
Poverty Rate
9.3%
+1.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
11.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.4%
$10–15k
11.0%
$15–25k
11.9%
$25–35k
6.3%
$35–50k
21.7%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
7.5%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,506
Owner-Occupied
61.9%
Renter-Occupied
38.1%
Vacancy Rate
20.8%
Median Home Value
$70,600
-$132,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$648
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
36.2%
$50–100k
30.9%
$100–200k
13.0%
$200–300k
1.8%
$300–500k
3.5%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.8%
$500–1k
82.9%
$1–1.5k
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.8%
1 vehicle
43.0%
2 vehicles
25.8%
3+
17.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
14.7%
5–19 units
0.5%
Mobile home
4.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.3%
1940–1969
4.0%
1970–1999
19.4%
2000–2009
8.2%
2010+
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
19.1%
-16.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
23.2%
Less Than High School
1.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
-1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
3.5%
Self-Employed
2.7%
Government Workers
8.7%
Private For-Profit
88.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.5%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Arts/Entmt.
16.5%
Retail
14.3%
Prof. Services
7.1%
Transportation
4.1%
Finance
3.9%
Construction
3.1%
Public Admin
3.1%
Wholesale
0.7%
Occupation
Sales
34.8%
Food Prep
28.1%
Production
15.2%
Management
12.7%
Construction
9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.1 min
Drove Alone
93.7%
Carpool
0.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.5%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,192
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
9.7%
5–9
1.6%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
2.9%
25–34
11.8%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
19.7%
55–64
4.5%
65–74
8.4%
75–84
6.1%
85+
10.9%
Under 18: 20.3%
Working age (18–64): 79.7%
65 and over: 18.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.6%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
53.1%
Europe
33.7%
Latin America
13.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.0%
With a Disability
24.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.1%
Uninsured
11.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.2%
Has a Computer
95.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023