City

Galena, KS

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Kansas

👥5,240Population
💰$47,900Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$83,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1%Other: 10.9%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.6%
Asian1.0%
Other10.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,321 (36.5%)
Some College523 (14.5%)
Associates670 (18.5%)
Bachelors318 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree778 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$83,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$757/mo
Total Housing Units2,708
Vacant Units442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Galena, KS

Galena is a city in Kansas, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,240 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Galena is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,900 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Galena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $757 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galena is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.77%).

Galena, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas.

ZIP Codes in Galena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
66739 5,240 $47,900 $83,300 $757 4.0% 30.3% 69.4%