Galena

City in Cherokee County, Kansas

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Galena is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, with 2,761 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 902 ft (275 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riverton, 3.9 miles W.

About Galena

Galena is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,761.

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Median household income
$49,006
Median home value
$78,500
Median rent
$692/mo
Median age
46.6
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Galena, KS population

Galena had 2,761 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,761
Density600 per sq mi (232 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Galena at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyCherokee County
TypeCity
Population2,761 (2020)
Land area4.60 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²)
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Coordinates37.0752° N, 94.6355° W
ZIP code66739
Census code (GEOID)2025100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Galena

What county is Galena in?

Galena is in Cherokee County, Kansas.

What is the population of Galena, KS?

2,761 people lived in Galena at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Galena, KS?

The ZIP code of Galena is 66739.

What is the elevation of Galena?

902 feet (275 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Galena?

Riverton (3.9 mi), Lowell (4.1 mi), Grand Falls Plaza (6.0 mi), Loma Linda (6.5 mi), Baxter Springs (6.7 mi).

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