Galena is a city located in Jo Daviess County Illinois. Galena has a 2024 population of 3,227. It is also the county seat of Jo Daviess County. Galena is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,317 in 2020.
The average household income in Galena is $68,220 with a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median age in Galena is 59.7 years: 57.3 years for males, and 61.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galena was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,962 | 99% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,661 | 1.76 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 859 | 1.08 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Married | 589 | 2.25 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 137 | 3.53 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 76 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.44
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 2.4% |
| Associates Degree | 209 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 631 | 26.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 280 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 828 | 34.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 2.11% |
| Some College | 358 | 14.82% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,319 | 2,235 | 854 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 61 | 57 |
| Black | 18 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 83.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,885 | $0 | $47,885 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,075 | $0 | $35,900 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,371 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,428 | $41,556 | $25,040 |
| Some College | $25,081 | $55,417 | $14,315 |
$35,428
Average Earnings
$41,556
Average Male
$25,040
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.21% of Galena residents speak only English, while 0.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,871 | 234 | 8.15% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | 100% |
9.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.24%
Male Poverty Rate
8.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galena is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galena is White, with 8.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.3% |
| Some College | 4.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,231 | $90,197 |
| Households | $52,734 | $68,220 |
| Married Families | $91,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,012 | $47,166 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
274
Number of Veterans
274
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 212 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 274 | 10.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
41.44%
Born in Galena
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
99.3% of Galena residents were born in the United States, with 41.44% having been born in Illinois. 0.13% 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 | 3,115 | -23 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 3,138 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 3,160 | -22 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 3,182 | -23 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 3,205 | -22 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 3,227 | -23 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 3,250 | -20 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 3,270 | -29 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 3,299 | -18 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 3,317 | 164 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 3,153 | -24 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 3,177 | -29 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3,206 | -47 | -1.44% |
| 2016 | 3,253 | -32 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 3,285 | -46 | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 3,331 | -17 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 3,348 | -33 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 3,381 | -21 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 3,402 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 3,409 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,460 | -187 | -5.13% |
| 1990 | 3,647 | -229 | -5.91% |
| 1980 | 3,876 | -54 | -1.37% |
| 1970 | 3,930 | -480 | -10.88% |
| 1960 | 4,410 | -238 | -5.12% |
| 1950 | 4,648 | 522 | 12.65% |
| 1940 | 4,126 | 248 | 6.4% |
| 1930 | 3,878 | -864 | -18.22% |
| 1920 | 4,742 | -93 | -1.92% |
| 1910 | 4,835 | -170 | -3.4% |
| 1900 | 5,005 | -630 | -11.18% |
| 1890 | 5,635 | -816 | -12.65% |
| 1880 | 6,451 | -568 | -8.09% |
| 1870 | 7,019 | -1,177 | -14.36% |
| 1860 | 8,196 | 2,192 | 36.51% |
| 1850 | 6,004 | 2,889 | 92.74% |