Galeton, PA Demographics

A map of Galeton's Population by Race

Galeton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 789, a large decrease from the 990 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 2.4% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galeton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galeton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galeton, that probability was 8.6% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galeton is ranked the 1113th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Galeton was ranked the 996th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galeton's White Population

741 residents of Galeton, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galeton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Galeton ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeton's White population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of Galeton's population has decreased from 95.6% to 93.9%.

Galeton is more White than neighboring Sweden Valley (92.8% White). Galeton is less White than neighboring Ulysses (97.4% White), Westfield (96.5% White), Knoxville (95.4% White), and Wellsboro (96.6% White).

Galeton's Black Population

19 residents of Galeton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galeton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Galeton ranks 1065th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeton's Black population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Black residents' share of Galeton's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.4%.

Galeton is more Black than neighboring Ulysses (0% Black), Westfield (1.4% Black), Knoxville (0% Black), Sweden Valley (0% Black), and Wellsboro (0.3% Black).

Galeton's Asian Population

0 residents of Galeton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galeton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Galeton ranks 1396th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Galeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Galeton is less Asian than neighboring Sweden Valley (2.4% Asian), and Wellsboro (0.9% Asian).

Galeton's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Galeton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galeton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Galeton ranks 1723rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Galeton's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.8%.

Galeton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ulysses (1.7% Hispanic), Westfield (0.2% Hispanic), Sweden Valley (0% Hispanic), and Wellsboro (1.6% Hispanic). Galeton is less Hispanic than neighboring Knoxville (3.3% Hispanic).

Galeton's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Galeton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galeton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Galeton ranks 848th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galeton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Galeton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ulysses (0% Native American/Other), Westfield (0% Native American/Other), Knoxville (0% Native American/Other), Sweden Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Wellsboro (0% Native American/Other).

Galeton's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Galeton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galeton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Galeton ranks 1281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Galeton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.5%.

Galeton is more Multiracial than neighboring Ulysses (0.9% Multiracial), Knoxville (1.3% Multiracial), and Wellsboro (0.6% Multiracial). Galeton is less Multiracial than neighboring Westfield (1.9% Multiracial), and Sweden Valley (4.8% 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.