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Galeton

County:
Potter County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.271
State:
Pennsylvania

Galeton is a borough located in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Galeton has a 2026 population of 940. Galeton is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -4.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 985 in 2020.

The median household income in Galeton is $70,298 with a poverty rate of 13.56%. The median age in Galeton is 54 years: 58 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.5 males.

940
Total Population
740
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.74%
Growth

Galeton Population

Galeton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026940-7-0.74%
2025947-8-0.84%
2024955-4-0.42%
2023959-13-1.34%
2022972-8-0.82%
2021980-5-0.51%
2020985-1-0.1%
20191,076-6-0.55%
20181,082-16-1.46%
20171,098-8-0.72%
20161,106-9-0.81%
20151,115-9-0.8%
20141,124-19-1.66%
20131,143-4-0.35%
20121,14750.44%
20111,142-7-0.61%
20101,14400%

Median Age

Overall: 54 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 58 years

Galeton Adults

There are 656 adults, (231 of whom are seniors) in Galeton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 430 (54.5%)
Male: 359 (45.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galeton includes 93.92% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White74193.92%
Black or African American192.41%
Two or more races192.41%
Other race101.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races70.89%
Other race70.89%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White74193.92%
Black or African American192.41%
Two or more races121.52%
Other race30.38%

Galeton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Galeton 's average per capita income is $51,250. Household income levels show a median of $70,298. The poverty rate stands at 13.56%.

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$100,833-
Families$76,000$89,712
Households$70,298$70,534
Non Families$38,125$44,003

$51,250

Average Income

$70,298

Median Household Income

13.56%

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)