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Galena

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.618
State:
Illinois

Galena is a city located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Galena has a 2026 population of 3,151. It is also the county seat of Jo Daviess County. Galena is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -5.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,319 in 2020.

The median household income in Galena is $58,689 with a poverty rate of 6.44%. The median age in Galena is 57 years: 54.6 years for males, and 60.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.4 males.

3.2K
Total Population
682
Density (mi²)
-28 -0.88%
Growth

Galena Population

Galena Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,151-28-0.88%
20253,179-28-0.87%
20243,207-38-1.17%
20233,245-23-0.7%
20223,268-33-1%
20213,301-18-0.54%
20203,31920.06%
20193,153-24-0.76%
20183,177-29-0.9%
20173,206-47-1.44%
20163,253-32-0.97%
20153,285-46-1.38%
20143,331-17-0.51%
20133,348-33-0.98%
20123,381-21-0.62%
20113,402-7-0.21%
20103,409-20-0.58%
20003,460-187-5.13%
19903,647-229-5.91%
19803,876-54-1.37%
19703,930-480-10.88%
19604,410-238-5.12%
19504,64852212.65%
19404,1262486.4%
19303,878-864-18.22%
19204,742-93-1.92%
19104,835-170-3.4%
19005,005-630-11.18%
18905,635-816-12.65%
18806,451-568-8.09%
18707,019-1,177-14.36%
18608,1962,19236.51%
18506,00400%

Median Age

Overall: 57 years
Female: 60.3 years
Male: 54.6 years

Galena Adults

There are 2,661 adults, (1,117 of whom are seniors) in Galena.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,485 (50.7%)
Male: 1,446 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galena includes 94.61% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,77394.61%
Two or more races792.7%
Asian581.98%
Black or African American210.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White782.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,69591.95%
Two or more races792.7%
Asian581.98%
Black or African American210.72%

Galena Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Galena 's average per capita income is $47,614. Household income levels show a median of $58,689. The poverty rate stands at 6.44%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,539-
Families$98,512$108,942
Households$58,689$77,803
Non Families$35,826$44,671

$47,614

Average Income

$58,689

Median Household Income

6.44%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)