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Galion, OH
City in Crawford County, Ohio.
Population
10,339
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,392
ZIP codes
0
Galion and its ZIP codes
Galion at a glance
- Galion is about 4.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 185th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $52,176, 27% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,700 (48% below Ohio) and median rent is $803 a month.
Local data for Galion, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galion, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,176
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$112,700
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,969), Irish Americans (1,056), Italian Americans (438).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Galion.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,229
12,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,862
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $7,115 per person
How people get to work
Galion, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galion, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
367
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galion, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Galion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrestlineVillage | 4 mi | 3.4 |
| North RobinsonVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| IberiaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Candlewood LakeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.3 |
| OntarioCity | 9.5 mi | 11.1 |
| Sulphur SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| BucyrusCity | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| LexingtonVillage | 11 mi | 4.1 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| TiroVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ShelbyCity | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| Mount GileadVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| EdisonVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Hidden LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MansfieldCity | 14 mi | 30.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galion, OH in?
- Galion is in Crawford County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Galion, OH?
- About 10,339 people live in Galion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galion?
- Nearby places include Crestline (4 mi), North Robinson (5.2 mi), Iberia (5.2 mi), Candlewood Lake (7.7 mi), Ontario (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023