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Galena, MD
Town in Kent County, Maryland.
Population
728
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,992
ZIP codes
0
Galena and its ZIP codes
Galena at a glance
- Galena is about 3.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,958 a year, 14% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,000 (33% below Maryland) and median rent is $863 a month.
Local data for Galena, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galena, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,958
Poverty rate
1.7%
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (92), Italian Americans (90), Irish Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Galena.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,247
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $9,115 per person
How people get to work
Galena, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galena, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galena, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Galena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CeciltonTown | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MillingtonTown | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| KennedyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| CrumptonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Middletown, DETown | 10 mi | 13.5 |
| BettertonTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| Townsend, DETown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| SudlersvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| WortonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ButlertownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Chesapeake CityTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ChestertownTown | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| KingstownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| BarclayTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Clayton, DETown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galena, MD in?
- Galena is in Kent County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Galena, MD?
- About 728 people live in Galena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galena?
- Nearby places include Cecilton (4.2 mi), Millington (6.1 mi), Kennedyville (6.9 mi), Crumpton (7.9 mi), Still Pond (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023