Galena, MO Demographics

A map of Galena's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	484	393	88.0%	86.4%
Hispanic	31	16	5.6%	3.5%
Black	18	3	3.3%	0.7%
Native American/Other	12	9	2.2%	2.0%
Multiracial	5	31	0.9%	6.8%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.7%

Galena, Missouri has an estimated population of 550, a large increase from the 455 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Missouri 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 24.8% in 2020 and 22.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galena is ranked the 494th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 522nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galena's White Population

484 residents of Galena, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galena is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Galena ranks 730th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's White population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 86.4% to 88.0%.

Galena is more White than neighboring McCord Bend (80.4% White), and Reeds Spring (83.8% White). Galena is less White than neighboring Hurley (88.8% White), Branson West (90.7% White), and Crane (93.1% White).

Galena's Black Population

18 residents of Galena, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galena is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Galena ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.3%.

Galena is more Black than neighboring McCord Bend (0% Black), Reeds Spring (0% Black), Hurley (0% Black), Branson West (0.6% Black), and Crane (1.5% 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 Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Galena ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 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 0.7% to 0.0%.

Galena is less Asian than neighboring Hurley (3.1% Asian), and Branson West (0.2% Asian).

Galena's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Galena, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galena is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Galena ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 3.5% to 5.6%.

Galena is more Hispanic than neighboring Hurley (0% Hispanic), Branson West (0% Hispanic), and Crane (1.6% Hispanic). Galena is less Hispanic than neighboring McCord Bend (8% Hispanic), and Reeds Spring (13.3% Hispanic).

Galena's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Galena, or 2.2% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Galena ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Galena is more Native American/Other than neighboring McCord Bend (0% Native American/Other), Reeds Spring (1% Native American/Other), Hurley (0% Native American/Other), and Crane (1.1% Native American/Other). Galena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Branson West (6.2% Native American/Other).

Galena's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Galena, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galena is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Galena ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 6.8% to 0.9%.

Galena is less Multiracial than neighboring McCord Bend (11.6% Multiracial), Reeds Spring (1.9% Multiracial), Hurley (8.2% Multiracial), Branson West (2.4% Multiracial), and Crane (2.7% 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.