Galena, MD Demographics

A map of Galena's Population by Race

Galena, Maryland had a population of 539 in 2020. It was 87.4% White, 2.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 536 places in Maryland, Galena is the 374th 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

471 residents of Galena identify as White, or 87.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Galena considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Galena is ranked #144 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more White than neighboring Cecilton (70.3% White), Millington (61% White), Crumpton (79.8% White), Kennedyville (81.3% White), and Sudlersville (69% White).

Galena's Black Population

13 residents of Galena identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Galena considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Galena is ranked #379 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Galena is less Black than neighboring Cecilton (9.9% Black), Millington (16.6% Black), Crumpton (4.6% Black), Kennedyville (5.2% Black), and Sudlersville (6.7% Black).

Galena's Asian Population

1 residents of Galena identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Galena slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Galena is ranked #437 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more Asian than neighboring Cecilton (0.1% Asian), and Sudlersville (0% Asian). Galena is less Asian than neighboring Millington (0.9% Asian), Crumpton (1.2% Asian), and Kennedyville (0.9% Asian).

Galena's Hispanic Population

27 residents of Galena identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Galena slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Galena is ranked #272 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Galena is less Hispanic than neighboring Cecilton (13.5% Hispanic), Millington (17.1% Hispanic), Crumpton (9.1% Hispanic), Kennedyville (7.8% Hispanic), and Sudlersville (21.9% Hispanic).

Galena's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Galena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Galena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Galena is ranked #72 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cecilton (0.6% Native American/Other), Millington (0.9% Native American/Other), Kennedyville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sudlersville (0% Native American/Other). Galena is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crumpton (1.2% Native American/Other).

Galena's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Galena identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Galena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Galena is ranked #307 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Galena is more Multiracial than neighboring Millington (3.5% Multiracial), and Sudlersville (2.4% Multiracial). Galena is less Multiracial than neighboring Cecilton (5.6% Multiracial), Crumpton (4% Multiracial), and Kennedyville (4.3% Multiracial).

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