Galena is a tiny city located in the state of Missouri. With a population of 476 people and two associated neighborhoods, Galena is the 425th largest community in Missouri. Galena has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic cities in the country.

Galena real estate is some of the most expensive in Missouri, although Galena house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Galena is worth considering.

One downside of living in Galena, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.45 minutes every day commuting to work.

In terms of college education, the citizens of Galena rank slightly lower than the national average. 13.60% of adults 25 and older in Galena have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.

The per capita income in Galena in 2022 was $16,175, which is low income relative to Missouri and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $64,700 for a family of four.

Galena is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Galena home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Galena residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Galena include Irish, German, English, Norwegian, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Galena is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.