Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Galena, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

550

Median Agei

32.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%484

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%31

Black

3.3%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%6

Other

1.1%6

Two or More

0.9%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%33

High School Diploma

35.7%134

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%21

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%57

Associate's Degree

5.9%22

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%37

Master's Degree

3.7%14

HS or Higher

84.8%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,900

Median Renti

$856

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.6%110

Renter-Occupied

42.4%81

Total Units

220

Homeownership

57.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.7%14

$50K–$100K

20.9%23

$100K–$150K

30%33

$150K–$200K

14.5%16

$200K–$300K

12.7%14

$300K–$500K

7.3%8

$500K–$1M

1.8%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%2

2000–2009

16.4%36

1990–1999

9.1%20

1980–1989

2.7%6

1970–1979

10%22

1960–1969

8.6%19

1950–1959

16.4%36

1940–1949

5%11

1939 or earlier

30.9%68

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.4%123

Bottled/LP Gas

28.3%54

Fuel Oil

3.7%7

Wood

3.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,542

Mean Household Incomei

$47,368

Per Capita Incomei

$16,175

Poverty Ratei

22.4%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

211

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%16

$10K–$15K

5.2%10

$15K–$20K

10.5%20

$20K–$25K

3.1%6

$25K–$30K

2.1%4

$30K–$35K

4.7%9

$35K–$40K

5.8%11

$40K–$45K

8.9%17

$45K–$50K

3.1%6

$50K–$60K

25.1%48

$60K–$75K

7.9%15

$75K–$100K

12%23

$125K–$150K

2.1%4

$200K+

1%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.1%Insured

13.9%Uninsured