Galena, AK Demographics

A map of Galena's Population by Race

Galena, Alaska had a population of 472 in 2020. It was 24.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 70.6% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Galena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Galena is the 130th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Galena's White Population

114 residents of Galena identify as White, or 24.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Galena considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Galena is ranked #189 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more White than neighboring Koyukuk (0% White), Huslia (4.3% White), Ruby (5.8% White), and Nulato (7.1% White). Galena is less White than neighboring Takotna (46.4% White).

Galena's Black Population

0 residents of Galena identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Galena roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Galena is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Galena's Asian Population

2 residents of Galena identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Galena slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Galena is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more Asian than neighboring Koyukuk (0% Asian), Huslia (0% Asian), Ruby (0% Asian), and Takotna (0% Asian). Galena is less Asian than neighboring Nulato (0.8% Asian).

Galena's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Galena identify as Hispanic, or 0.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Galena slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Galena is ranked #238 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more Hispanic than neighboring Ruby (0.7% Hispanic). Galena is less Hispanic than neighboring Koyukuk (1% Hispanic), Huslia (1.3% Hispanic), Nulato (1.7% Hispanic), and Takotna (12.5% Hispanic).

Galena's Native American/Other Population

333 residents of Galena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 70.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Galena considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Galena is ranked #141 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nulato (69.9% Native American/Other), and Takotna (28.6% Native American/Other). Galena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Koyukuk (99% Native American/Other), Huslia (90.5% Native American/Other), and Ruby (89.9% Native American/Other).

Galena's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Galena identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Galena slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Galena is ranked #226 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more Multiracial than neighboring Koyukuk (0% Multiracial), Huslia (3.9% Multiracial), and Ruby (3.6% Multiracial). Galena is less Multiracial than neighboring Nulato (20.5% Multiracial), and Takotna (12.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.