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The City of Galena had a population of 449 as of July 1, 2018. Galena ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Alaska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Galena is located at latitude 64.7333 and longitude -156.9275 in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) Borough. The formal boundaries for the City of Galena encompass a land area of 17.73 sq. miles and a water area of 6.37 sq. miles. Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) Borough is in the Alaska time zone (GMT -9). The elevation is 128 feet.
The City of Galena (GNIS ID: 2419388) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Galena is located within the Koyukuk-Middle Yukon Census Subarea of Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) Borough. Census subareas are statistical subdivisions of the county equivalents used in Alaska (boroughs, city and boroughs, municipalities, and census areas) and are the statistical equivalent of Micro Civil Divisions (MCDs) used in other states.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Galena: Galera, Natulaten, Nohtalohton, Notaalee Denh, Notaglita, Notaloten.
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POPULATION | |
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Total Population | 449 |
Population in Households | 449 |
Population in Familes | 336 |
Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
Population Density2 | 25 |
Diversity Index3 | 56 |
INCOME | |
Median Household Income | $61,711 |
Average Household Income | $75,320 |
Per Capita Income | $30,531 |
HOUSING | |
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Total Housing Units | 267 (100%) |
Owner Occupied HU | 132 (49.4%) |
Renter Occupied HU | 50 (18.7%) |
Vacant Housing Units | 85 (31.8%) |
Median Home Value | $150,000 |
Average Home Value | $167,045 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
Total Households | 182 |
Average Household Size | 2.47 |
Family Households | 116 |
Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
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Population | -0.55% | -0.68% |
Households | -0.52% | -0.67% |
Families | -0.71% | -0.7% |
Median Household Income | 1.84% | |
Per Capita Income | 1.98% |
The table below compares Galena to the other 354 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alaska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
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Total Population | # 129 | 64th |
Population Density | # 146 | 59th |
Diversity Index | # 84 | 77th |
Median Household Income | # 94 | 74th |
Per Capita Income | # 124 | 65th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alaska Census Data Comparison Tool.