Galena, MD Demographics

A map of Galena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	651	471	89.4%	87.4%
Hispanic	35	27	4.8%	5.0%
Black	27	13	3.7%	2.4%
Multiracial	10	21	1.4%	3.9%
Asian	5	1	0.7%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	1.1%

Galena, Maryland has an estimated population of 728, a dramatic increase from the 539 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.7% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland 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 23.2% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galena is ranked the 359th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 374th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galena's White Population

651 residents of Galena, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galena is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Galena ranks 145th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's White population has grown by an estimated 38.2%. White residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 87.4% to 89.4%.

Galena is more White than neighboring Cecilton (73.4% White), Millington (47.1% White), and Sudlersville (69.5% White). Galena is less White than neighboring Crumpton (97.2% White), and Kennedyville (90.2% White).

Galena's Black Population

27 residents of Galena, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galena is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Galena ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Black population has grown by an estimated 107.7%. Black residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.7%.

Galena is more Black than neighboring Crumpton (0% Black), and Kennedyville (0% Black). Galena is less Black than neighboring Cecilton (8% Black), Millington (21.3% Black), and Sudlersville (4.6% Black).

Galena's Asian Population

5 residents of Galena, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galena is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Galena ranks 441st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Galena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Galena is more Asian than neighboring Cecilton (0% Asian), Millington (0% Asian), Crumpton (0% Asian), Kennedyville (0% Asian), and Sudlersville (0% Asian).

Galena's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Galena, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galena is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Galena ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Galena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Galena is more Hispanic than neighboring Crumpton (0% Hispanic), and Kennedyville (0% Hispanic). Galena is less Hispanic than neighboring Cecilton (13.2% Hispanic), Millington (29.9% Hispanic), and Sudlersville (20.2% 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 Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Galena ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 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 1.1% to 0.0%.

Galena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millington (0.4% Native American/Other).

Galena's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Galena, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galena is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Galena ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.4%.

Galena is more Multiracial than neighboring Millington (1.3% Multiracial). Galena is less Multiracial than neighboring Cecilton (5.4% Multiracial), Crumpton (2.8% Multiracial), Kennedyville (9.8% Multiracial), and Sudlersville (5.8% 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.