Galena, Indiana facts for kids
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Galena, Indiana
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Location of Galena in Floyd County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Floyd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.67 sq mi (6.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,726 |
| • Density | 646.20/sq mi (249.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47119
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| Area code(s) | 812 & 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-26206 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0434921 |
Galena is a community in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,726 people lived in Galena. The CDP includes the main town of Galena and the nearby area of Floyds Knobs.
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History of Galena
Galena was first established in 1837. It was originally called Germantown. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and lots are officially mapped out. A post office opened in Galena in 1843. It served the community for many years before closing in 1933.
Geography and Location
Galena is located in Floyd County, Indiana. The United States Census Bureau measures the total area of the CDP. Galena covers about 2.68 square miles (6.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Population and People
Galena is home to many families and individuals. The population changes over time, and the government counts residents regularly.
Galena's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,818 people living in Galena. These people lived in 637 households. A household can be a family or a group of people living together. Most households, about 534, were families.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.85. For families, the average size was slightly larger, around 3.12 people.
Age Groups in Galena
The median age in Galena in 2010 was 38.2 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 38.2.
- About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.8% were 65 years old or older.
The community had a fairly even number of males and females. About 48.8% of the population was male, and 51.2% was female.
Education in Galena
Students in Galena attend schools that are part of the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation. This school district serves the area.
Elementary Schools
Depending on where they live in Galena, students go to one of two elementary schools:
- The western part of Galena is in the area for Greenville Elementary School.
- The eastern part of Galena is in the area for Floyds Knobs Elementary School.
Middle and High Schools
All students from Galena attend the same middle and high schools. They go to Highland Hills Middle School. After middle school, students attend Floyd Central High School.
