Galena
City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
Galena is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, with 472 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Koyukuk, 26.5 miles NW.
- 472residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.0 km²
- 27 / sq mipopulation density
- 99741ZIP code
About Galena
Galena () (Koyukon: Notaalee Denh) is a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. At the 2020 census the population was 472, slightly up from 470 in 2010. Galena was established in 1918, and a military airfield was built adjacent to the city during World War II. The city was incorporated in 1971.
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Living in Galena
- Median household income
- $87,875
- Median home value
- $107,000
- Median rent
- $1,199/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Galena had 472 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 472 |
|---|---|
| Density | 27 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Galena at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 472 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.76 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Water area | 6.75 sq mi (17.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.7409° N, 156.8769° W |
| ZIP code | 99741 |
| Official website | ci.galena.ak.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0227530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Galena
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Frequently asked questions about Galena
What county is Galena in?
Galena is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Galena, AK?
472 people lived in Galena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Galena, AK?
The ZIP code of Galena is 99741.
What is the elevation of Galena?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Galena?
Koyukuk (26.5 mi), Ruby (40.6 mi).
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