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Galena, Alaska, in Yukon Koyukuk county, is 358 miles NW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 675.
In Galena, about 52% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Galena had a median family income of $70,250. Galena is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Galena value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 62% of housing units in Galena are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Galena tends to be newer construction.
In Galena, 53% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Galena than in most places of its size.
Galena strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Galena to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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