Galeville, NY Demographics

A map of Galeville's Population by Race

Galeville, New York has an estimated population of 3,962, a large decrease from the 4,482 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 1.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galeville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galeville has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galeville, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 21.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galeville is ranked the 418th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Galeville was ranked the 391st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galeville's White Population

3,507 residents of Galeville, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galeville is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Galeville ranks 878th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeville's White population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Galeville's population has increased from 77.4% to 88.5%.

Galeville is more White than neighboring Liverpool (85.1% White), Solvay (80.3% White), and Mattydale (77% White). Galeville is less White than neighboring Lakeland (91.2% White), and Westvale (90.1% White).

Galeville's Black Population

52 residents of Galeville, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galeville is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Galeville ranks 238th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeville's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Black residents' share of Galeville's population has decreased from 5.5% to 1.3%.

Galeville is more Black than neighboring Westvale (0% Black). Galeville is less Black than neighboring Liverpool (3.6% Black), Solvay (3.9% Black), Mattydale (1.9% Black), and Lakeland (2.6% Black).

Galeville's Asian Population

58 residents of Galeville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galeville is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Galeville ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Asian residents' share of Galeville's population has decreased from 5.5% to 1.5%.

Galeville is more Asian than neighboring Solvay (1.2% Asian), and Westvale (0.7% Asian). Galeville is less Asian than neighboring Liverpool (5.9% Asian), Mattydale (4.7% Asian), and Lakeland (3.2% Asian).

Galeville's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Galeville, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galeville is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Galeville ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Galeville's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.9%.

Galeville is more Hispanic than neighboring Liverpool (1.7% Hispanic), Mattydale (4.6% Hispanic), Lakeland (1.4% Hispanic), and Westvale (4.1% Hispanic). Galeville is less Hispanic than neighboring Solvay (11.4% Hispanic).

Galeville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Galeville, 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 Galeville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Galeville ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galeville's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Galeville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Liverpool (1.5% Native American/Other), Solvay (0.4% Native American/Other), Mattydale (2.6% Native American/Other), Lakeland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Westvale (0.1% Native American/Other).

Galeville's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Galeville, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galeville is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Galeville ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galeville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Galeville's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.8%.

Galeville is more Multiracial than neighboring Liverpool (2.2% Multiracial), Solvay (2.7% Multiracial), and Lakeland (1.2% Multiracial). Galeville is less Multiracial than neighboring Mattydale (9.2% Multiracial), and Westvale (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.