Galien, MI Demographics

A map of Galien's Population by Race

Galien, Michigan has an estimated population of 470, a decrease from the 513 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 7.2% Native American/Other, 6.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galien, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galien has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galien, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 26.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galien is ranked the 558th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Galien was ranked the 536th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galien's White Population

401 residents of Galien, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galien is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Galien ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galien's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of Galien's population has decreased from 94.0% to 85.3%.

Galien is more White than neighboring New Troy (78.2% White), Hudson Lake (72.1% White), Three Oaks (68.4% White), and Buchanan (78.5% White). Galien is less White than neighboring New Carlisle (92.4% White).

Galien's Black Population

0 residents of Galien, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galien is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Galien ranks 330th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galien's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Galien's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Galien is less Black than neighboring New Carlisle (1.6% Black), Three Oaks (0.3% Black), and Buchanan (1.2% Black).

Galien's Asian Population

0 residents of Galien, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galien is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Galien ranks 216th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galien's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Galien's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Galien is less Asian than neighboring Hudson Lake (1.6% Asian), New Carlisle (0.8% Asian), Three Oaks (4.1% Asian), and Buchanan (0.6% Asian).

Galien's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Galien, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galien is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Galien ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galien's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Galien's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Galien is less Hispanic than neighboring New Troy (1.7% Hispanic), Hudson Lake (7.5% Hispanic), New Carlisle (3.2% Hispanic), Three Oaks (23.2% Hispanic), and Buchanan (9.1% Hispanic).

Galien's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Galien, or 7.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galien is higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Galien ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galien's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 750.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galien's population has increased from 0.8% to 7.2%.

Galien is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson Lake (0% Native American/Other), New Carlisle (0% Native American/Other), Three Oaks (0% Native American/Other), and Buchanan (0.4% Native American/Other). Galien is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Troy (18.9% Native American/Other).

Galien's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Galien, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galien is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Galien ranks 695th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galien's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Galien's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.0%.

Galien is more Multiracial than neighboring New Troy (1.2% Multiracial), New Carlisle (2.1% Multiracial), and Three Oaks (4.1% Multiracial). Galien is less Multiracial than neighboring Hudson Lake (18.9% Multiracial), and Buchanan (10.2% 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.