Galena, Kansas Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Galena?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Galena is 2,743. Galena, Kansas is the 6,544th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Galena?

The peak population of Galena was in 1990, when its population was 3,368. In 1990, Galena was the 5,159th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6,544th largest city in the US. Galena is currently 18.6% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Galena shrinking?

Galena has shrunk 16.3% since the year 2000. Galena, Kansas's growth is extremely below average. 95% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Galena, Kansas?

The total voting age population of Galena, Kansas, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 2,271. The voting age population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

What percentage of Galena, Kansas residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 17.7% of the residents of Galena are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Galena, Kansas?

The racial demographics of Galena are 90.3% White, 6.3% Two or more races and 3.4% American Indian. Additionally, 4.5% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Galena, Kansas residents are below the poverty line?

In Galena, 23.7% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 34.9%. On a per-household basis, 20.7% of families are below the poverty line in Galena.

What percentage of Galena, Kansas residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 55.3% of Galena residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Galena, Kansas residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 88.3% of Galena residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 12.5% have a bachelor's degree and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Galena, Kansas residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Galena residents aged 5 and older, 0.3% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.3% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Galena, Kansas?

The unemployment rate in Galena is 12.1%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Galena, Kansas residents work for the government?

In Galena, 14.6% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Galena, Kansas?

The median household income in Galena is $32,361.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Galena, Kansas?

In Galena, 60.4% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Galena, Kansas?

Renters occupy 39.6% of housing units in Galena.

What percentage of Galena, Kansas housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Galena, 28.3% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Galena, Kansas housing units were built after 2000?

In Galena, 6.7% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 100 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Galena, Kansas?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Galena is $653.

What percentage of households in Galena, Kansas have broadband internet?

In Galena, 77.0% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Galena Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	2,743	6,544
2020	2,749	6,526
2019	2,858	6,381
2018	2,875	6,353
2017	2,900	6,327
2016	2,886	6,326
2015	2,930	6,267
2014	2,966	6,219
2013	2,994	6,188
2012	3,029	6,130
2011	3,058	6,092
2010	3,085	6,051
2000	3,278	5,606
1990	3,368	5,159