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Galena

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.603
State:
Kansas

Galena is a city located in Cherokee County, Kansas. Galena has a 2026 population of 2,772. Galena is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,756 in 2020.

The median household income in Galena is $49,006 with a poverty rate of 12.98%. The median age in Galena is 46.6 years: 39.8 years for males, and 50 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.2 males.

2.8K
Total Population
602
Density (mi²)
3 0.11%
Growth

Galena Population

Galena Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,77230.11%
20252,76920.07%
20242,767120.44%
20232,755160.58%
20222,739-14-0.51%
20212,753-3-0.11%
20202,756-6-0.22%
20192,855-11-0.38%
20182,866-19-0.66%
20172,885-17-0.59%
20162,902-38-1.29%
20152,940-37-1.24%
20142,977-22-0.73%
20132,999-45-1.48%
20123,044-28-0.91%
20113,072-26-0.84%
20103,098130.42%
20003,287-21-0.63%
19903,308-279-7.78%
19803,587-125-3.37%
19703,712-115-3%
19603,827-202-5.01%
19504,029-346-7.91%
19404,375-361-7.62%
19304,736240.51%
19204,712-1,384-22.7%
19106,096-4,059-39.97%
190010,15500%

Median Age

Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 50 years
Male: 39.8 years

Galena Adults

There are 2,228 adults, (480 of whom are seniors) in Galena.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,487 (54%)
Male: 1,267 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galena includes 85.69% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,36085.69%
Two or more races29110.57%
Asian541.96%
Black or African American250.91%
Native American170.62%
Other race70.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White401.45%
Other race70.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,32084.24%
Two or more races29110.57%
Asian541.96%
Black or African American250.91%
Native American170.62%

Galena Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Galena 's average per capita income is $38,496. Household income levels show a median of $49,006. The poverty rate stands at 12.98%.

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$61,094-
Families$59,779$66,741
Households$49,006$56,966
Non Families$27,083$33,013

$38,496

Average Income

$49,006

Median Household Income

12.98%

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)