Galen, New York Demographics

The total population of Galen town is estimated to be 4,393 with 2,309 males (52.56%) and 2,084 females (47.44%). There are 225 less females than males in Galen town.
The median household income in Galen town was $58,301 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 5,658(10.75%) from $52,643 in 2020. This income is 78.15% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Galen town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $81,819. Overall, the median household income for the town of Galen town stands at $58,301.
In Galen town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $41,912 for males and $26,753 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $57,874 for males and $36,065 for females.
In Galen town, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $58,986, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $23,404.
In 2022, the population of Galen town was 4,407, a 0.09% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Galen town's population was 4,411, an increase of 0.02% compared to a population of 4,410 in 2020.
The median age in Galen, New York is 42.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.75% were under the age of 15, 17.15% aged 15 to 29, 45.05% aged 30 to 64, 13.26% aged 65 to 84, and 1.78% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Galen town population: 93.51% are White, 2.22% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.87% are some other race and 3.32% are multiracial.