Demographics & People — Galena, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 766 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 38.8 |
| Total Households | 346 |
| Family Households | 180 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2961 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 704 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 315 |
| Italian | 96 |
| English | 79 |
| Other groups | 61 |
| Irish | 56 |
| American | 53 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| German | 39 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 39 |
| Scottish | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 653 |
| Spanish | 80 |
| Population 5+ | 736 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 84 |
| Population 18+ | 634 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Galena, Maryland.