Galena, AK population by race
The table below shows Galena's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 27.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 409 | 65.23% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.32% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 40 | 6.38% |
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Galena population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Galena has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Galena's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Galena population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 27.27% are white, 65.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.80% are Asian, 0.32% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 6.38% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Galena, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Galena is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 409 (65.23% of the total population).
Galena 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Galena is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 409 (65.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 40 (6.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Galena, AK
By ethnicity, 36 (5.74% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 591 (94.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Galena, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 409 (69.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Galena, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Galena's Non-Hispanic population.
Galena Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 144 | 24.37% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 409 | 69.20% |
| Asian alone | 5 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 2 | 0.34% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31 | 5.25% |
Among the Hispanic population in Galena, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23 (63.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Galena, AK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Galena's Hispanic population.
Galena Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 23 | 63.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 36.11% |
Things to know
What percentage of Galena, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.74% of Galena population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Galena, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 23 (63.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Galena, AK have?
Galena, AK has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Galena, AK?
With 94.26% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Galena.
That being said, with a 27.27% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Galena.
What is the majority race in Galena, AK?
With a population of 409 (65.23% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Galena.
Whites are second largest race in Galena, with 27.27% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
