Galena is a city located in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska. Galena has a 2024 population of 453. Galena is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 469 in 2020.
The average household income in Galena is $99,187 with a poverty rate of 11.97%. The median age in Galena is 32.1 years: 28.4 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 409 | 65.23% |
| White | 171 | 27.27% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 266 | 2.32 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 107 | 1.31 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 85 | 2.78 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Female | 46 | 3.09 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Male | 28 | 3.57 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 3.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 16.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 64 | 16.37% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 30.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 101 | 25.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 233 | 205 | 13 |
| White | 119 | 119 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,864 | $64,375 | $63,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,188 | $29,583 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,250 | $55,833 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,875 | $47,083 | $64,821 |
| Some College | $37,917 | $47,750 | $33,750 |
$56,875
Average Earnings
$47,083
Average Male
$64,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.37% of Galena residents speak only English, while 6.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 405 | 55 | 13.58% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 14 | 38.89% |
| Multiple | 36 | 4 | 11.11% |
| White | 144 | 1 | 0.69% |
11.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.99%
Male Poverty Rate
15.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galena is Hispanic, with 38.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galena is White, with 0.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.71% |
| Some College | 10.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.74% |
| Female Employed | 18.48% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,806 | $113,433 |
| Households | $77,813 | $99,187 |
| Married Families | $147,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,307 | $67,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 12 | 4.36% |
| White | 8 | 5.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.03%
Born in Galena
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
97.93% of Galena residents were born in the United States, with 66.03% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 433 | -4 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 437 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 441 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 445 | -4 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 449 | -4 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 453 | -4 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 457 | -4 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 461 | -6 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 467 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 469 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 469 | -11 | -2.29% |
| 2018 | 480 | 14 | 3% |
| 2017 | 466 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 469 | -6 | -1.26% |
| 2015 | 475 | 14 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 461 | 8 | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 453 | -17 | -3.62% |
| 2012 | 470 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 473 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 472 | 0 | 0% |