Galena, Ohio facts for kids
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Galena, Ohio
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Village
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Commercial buildings on the south side of the main square
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Location of Galena, Ohio
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Location of Galena in Delaware County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Berkshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 924 |
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1,018 |
| • Density | 534.41/sq mi (206.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43021
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| Area code(s) | 740, 220 |
| FIPS code | 39-29148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398937 |
| Website | https://galenaohio.gov/ |
Galena is a small village located in Delaware County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 924 people lived there.
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History of Galena
Galena was first known as Zoar. It was officially planned out in 1816. A post office has been serving the area under the name Galena since 1834.
Geography and Location
Galena covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Galena has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 250 | — | |
| 1930 | 376 | — | |
| 1940 | 355 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 424 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 411 | −3.1% | |
| 1970 | 361 | −12.2% | |
| 1980 | 358 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 361 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 305 | −15.5% | |
| 2010 | 653 | 114.1% | |
| 2020 | 924 | 41.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,018 | 55.9% | |
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Galena's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 653 people living in Galena. These people lived in 214 different homes. Many of these homes, about 45.8%, had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the village was about 35 years old.
Public Services
Emergency medical services in Galena are provided by the Delaware County EMS. This team helps people in medical emergencies.
See also
In Spanish: Galena (Ohio) para niños
