Galena
City in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Galena is a city in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with 3,308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is The Galena Territory, 5.6 miles E.
- 3,308residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 714 / sq mipopulation density
- 61036ZIP code
About Galena
Galena is the largest city in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 3,308 at the 2020 census. A 581-acre (235 ha) section of the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Galena Historic District. The city is named for the mineral galena, which was in the ore that formed the basis for the region's early lead mining economy.
Native Americans, primarily Meskwaki, Ho-Chunk, Sauk, and Menominee had mined galena in the area for more than a thousand years before European Americans settled in the area. Owing to these deposits, Galena was the site of the first major mineral rush in the United States. By 1828, the population was estimated at 10,000, rivaling the population of Chicago at the time. Galena developed as the largest steamboat hub on the Mississippi River north of St. Louis. Galena was the home of Ulysses S. Grant and eight other Civil War generals. Today, the city is a tourist destination known for its history, architecture, and resorts.
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Living in Galena
- Median household income
- $58,689
- Median home value
- $233,200
- Median rent
- $836/mo
- Median age
- 57
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Galena had 3,308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 714 per sq mi (276 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Galena at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,308 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.63 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4221° N, 90.4278° W |
| ZIP code | 61036 |
| Official website | cityofgalena.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1728300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Galena
- The Galena Territory5.6 mi E
- Menominee6.9 mi NW
- St. Donatus, IA7.1 mi SW
- Hazel Green, WI7.8 mi N
- Scales Mound9.6 mi NE
- Benton, WI10.5 mi N
- East Dubuque11.0 mi NW
- Bellevue, IA11.2 mi S
- Cuba City, WI12.5 mi N
- Elizabeth12.8 mi SE
- Sandy Hook, WI12.9 mi NW
- La Motte, IA13.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Galena
What county is Galena in?
Galena is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the population of Galena, IL?
3,308 people lived in Galena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Galena, IL?
The ZIP code of Galena is 61036.
What is the elevation of Galena?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Galena?
The Galena Territory (5.6 mi), Menominee (6.9 mi), St. Donatus (7.1 mi), Hazel Green (7.8 mi), Scales Mound (9.6 mi).
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