Galena, IL Demographics

A map of Galena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,695	2,829	91.9%	85.5%
Multiracial	79	73	2.7%	2.2%
Hispanic	78	347	2.7%	10.5%
Asian	58	19	2.0%	0.6%
Black	21	25	0.7%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.5%

Galena, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,931, a large decrease from the 3,308 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 2.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galena, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galena has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galena, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 15.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galena is ranked the 432nd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Galena was ranked the 414th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galena's White Population

2,695 residents of Galena, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galena is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Galena ranks 997th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 85.5% to 91.9%.

Galena is more White than neighboring The Galena Territory (88.8% White), Menominee (86.1% White), and Benton (85.7% White). Galena is less White than neighboring Hazel Green (96.8% White), and St. Donatus (98.5% White).

Galena's Black Population

21 residents of Galena, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galena is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Galena ranks 691st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Black residents' share of Galena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Galena is more Black than neighboring Hazel Green (0% Black), The Galena Territory (0% Black), St. Donatus (0% Black), and Benton (0% Black). Galena is less Black than neighboring Menominee (0.9% Black).

Galena's Asian Population

58 residents of Galena, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galena is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Galena ranks 578th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Asian population has grown by an estimated 205.3%. Asian residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.0%.

Galena is more Asian than neighboring Hazel Green (0% Asian), The Galena Territory (0.3% Asian), St. Donatus (0% Asian), and Benton (0% Asian).

Galena's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Galena, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galena is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Galena ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 77.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 10.5% to 2.7%.

Galena is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Green (0.2% Hispanic), and St. Donatus (1.5% Hispanic). Galena is less Hispanic than neighboring The Galena Territory (9.2% Hispanic), Menominee (10.7% Hispanic), and Benton (6.4% Hispanic).

Galena's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Galena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galena is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Galena ranks 612th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Galena is less Native American/Other than neighboring The Galena Territory (0.2% Native American/Other), and Benton (3.6% Native American/Other).

Galena's Multiracial Population

79 residents of Galena, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galena is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Galena ranks 1207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Galena is more Multiracial than neighboring The Galena Territory (1.5% Multiracial), Menominee (0.3% Multiracial), and St. Donatus (0% Multiracial). Galena is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Green (2.9% Multiracial), and Benton (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.