Demographics & People — Galena, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,899 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 57.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,692 |
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| Family Households | 863 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.67 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0971 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,844 |
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| Black or African American | 23 |
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| Asian | 32 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,341 |
| Irish | 575 |
| English | 365 |
| French (except Basque) | 342 |
| Norwegian | 226 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 211 |
| American | 200 |
| Other groups | 169 |
| Swedish | 109 |
| Dutch | 105 |
Language
| English Only | 2,681 |
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| Spanish | 36 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,737 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 274 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,644 |
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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, Illinois.
