Demographics & People — Galena, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,618 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 46.3 |
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| Total Households | 517 |
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| Family Households | 451 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.13 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0881 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,540 |
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| Black or African American | 13 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 484 |
| German | 372 |
| Other groups | 255 |
| English | 169 |
| Italian | 91 |
| Irish | 89 |
| European | 74 |
| French (except Basque) | 72 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
Language
| English Only | 1,430 |
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| Spanish | 9 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,504 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 58 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,066 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Galena, Indiana.
