Galena

County:: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 17.653
State:: Alaska

Galena is a city located in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. Galena has a 2025 population of 449. Galena is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 469 in 2020.

The average household income in Galena is $101,340 with a poverty rate of 13.2%. The median age in Galena is 36.1 years: 30.1 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Galena includes 69.56% Native American, 23.01% White, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Native American

White

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Native American	393	69.56%
White	130	23.01%
Two or more races	36	6.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	4	0.71%
Black or African American	1	0.18%
Asian	1	0.18%
Other race	0	0%

Galena Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Galena's average per capita income is $57,596. Household income levels show a median of $86,250. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%.

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	$154,205	-
Families	$87,933	$106,608
Households	$86,250	$101,340
Non Families	$80,469	$74,118

$57,596

Average Income

$86,250

Median Household Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate