Galena, OH Demographics

A map of Galena's Population by Race

Galena, Ohio has an estimated population of 1,709, a dramatic increase from the 924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 6.4% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 21.9% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galena is ranked the 528th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 699th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galena's White Population

1,505 residents of Galena, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galena is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Galena ranks 876th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's White population has grown by an estimated 84.7%. White residents' share of Galena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.1%.

Galena is more White than neighboring Westerville (80.7% White), Huber Ridge (68.1% White), and Minerva Park (46.2% White). Galena is less White than neighboring Sunbury (90.4% White), and Kilbourne (100% White).

Galena's Black Population

110 residents of Galena, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galena is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Galena ranks 328th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Black population has grown by an estimated 423.8%. Black residents' share of Galena's population has increased from 2.3% to 6.4%.

Galena is more Black than neighboring Sunbury (0.7% Black), and Kilbourne (0% Black). Galena is less Black than neighboring Westerville (8.5% Black), Huber Ridge (14.2% Black), and Minerva Park (37.8% Black).

Galena's Asian Population

30 residents of Galena, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galena is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Galena ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.8%.

Galena is more Asian than neighboring Huber Ridge (0.7% Asian), and Kilbourne (0% Asian). Galena is less Asian than neighboring Sunbury (2.3% Asian), Westerville (2.8% Asian), and Minerva Park (5.4% Asian).

Galena's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Galena, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galena is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Galena ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Galena is more Hispanic than neighboring Kilbourne (0% Hispanic). Galena is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunbury (4.8% Hispanic), Westerville (2.8% Hispanic), Huber Ridge (7.8% Hispanic), and Minerva Park (5.4% Hispanic).

Galena's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Galena, or 0.1% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Galena ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galena's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Galena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunbury (0% Native American/Other), Kilbourne (0% Native American/Other), and Minerva Park (0% Native American/Other). Galena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westerville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Huber Ridge (4.8% Native American/Other).

Galena's Multiracial Population

40 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 Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Galena ranks 1068th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galena's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Galena's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Galena is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunbury (1.7% Multiracial), and Kilbourne (0% Multiracial). Galena is less Multiracial than neighboring Westerville (4.9% Multiracial), Huber Ridge (4.5% Multiracial), and Minerva Park (5.2% 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.