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Galena, IN
Census-designated place in Floyd County, Indiana.
Population
1,549
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
580
ZIP codes
0
Galena and its ZIP codes
Galena at a glance
- Galena is about 3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $127,738 a year, 78% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,200 (29% above Indiana).
Local data for Galena, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galena, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,738
Poverty rate
1.8%
Median home value
$281,200
Homeownership
98.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (414), Irish Americans (146), Italian Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Galena.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,272
33,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,813
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $7,811 per person
How people get to work
Galena, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galena, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
306
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galena, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Galena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenvilleTown | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Floyds KnobsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 6.4 |
| GeorgetownTown | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
| New AlbanyCity | 7 mi | 15.5 |
| MartinsburgCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| LanesvilleTown | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| CrandallTown | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BordenTown | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarksvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 10 |
| New SalisburyCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| PalmyraTown | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| SellersburgTown | 9.9 mi | 7.4 |
| New PekinTown | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| RamseyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 12 mi | 34.1 |
| Shively, KYCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galena, IN in?
- Galena is in Floyd County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Galena, IN?
- About 1,549 people live in Galena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galena?
- Nearby places include Greenville (3.2 mi), Floyds Knobs (3.7 mi), Georgetown (4.2 mi), New Albany (7 mi), Martinsburg (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023