Galena Population

1880–2026

2,793

2026 projection

1.2% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K12K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Galena. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,793+50.18%
20252,788+120.43%
20242,776+210.76%
20232,755+140.51%
20222,741-120.44%
20212,753-80.29%
20202,761-260.93%
20192,787-180.64%
20182,805-270.95%
20172,832-240.84%

Showing 10 of 30 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Galena is growing faster than Cherokee County, about as fast as Kansas, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Galena+1.2%
  • Cherokee County−1.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Galena Demographics

46.6median age

Median age

Female50 yrs
Male39.8 yrs

Adults

2,228
480 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults1,748 other adults

Sex

Female 54% · 1,487Male 46% · 1,267

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 28 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Galena Income

$49,006median household income

Median household income

$49,006

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,496

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Galena Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%49%35%
Never married30%18%38%
Divorced18%25%12%
Widowed9%6%12%
Separated2%<1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201