Galena, IN Demographics

A map of Galena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,435	1,612	92.6%	93.4%
Hispanic	61	39	3.9%	2.3%
Multiracial	35	39	2.3%	2.3%
Black	18	10	1.2%	0.6%
Asian	0	19	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.4%

Galena, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,549, a large decrease from the 1,726 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 12.7% in 2020 and 14.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galena is ranked the 274th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galena's White Population

1,435 residents of Galena, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galena is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Galena ranks 225th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's White population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 93.4% to 92.6%.

Galena is more White than neighboring Greenville (83.6% White), Borden (92.3% White), Lanesville (89.3% White), and New Albany (79.5% White). Galena is less White than neighboring Georgetown (92.8% White).

Galena's Black Population

18 residents of Galena, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galena is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Galena ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Galena is more Black than neighboring Georgetown (0.3% Black), and Borden (0.5% Black). Galena is less Black than neighboring Greenville (1.9% Black), Lanesville (1.5% Black), and New Albany (7.7% Black).

Galena's Asian Population

0 residents of Galena, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galena is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Galena ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Galena is less Asian than neighboring Greenville (3% Asian), Lanesville (1.4% Asian), and New Albany (1.3% Asian).

Galena's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Galena, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galena is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Galena ranks 408th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 56.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.9%.

Galena is more Hispanic than neighboring Georgetown (3.8% Hispanic), and Borden (2.7% Hispanic). Galena is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenville (7% Hispanic), Lanesville (6.6% Hispanic), and New Albany (5.5% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Galena ranks 366th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Galena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Georgetown (0.3% Native American/Other), Borden (0.4% Native American/Other), and New Albany (0.5% Native American/Other).

Galena's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Galena, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galena is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Galena ranks 561st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Galena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Galena is more Multiracial than neighboring Lanesville (1.3% Multiracial). Galena is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenville (4.4% Multiracial), Georgetown (2.8% Multiracial), Borden (4.1% Multiracial), and New Albany (5.5% 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.