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Galion, OH


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Galion, Ohio

Galion, Ohio, in Crawford county, is 54 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Mansfield metropolitan area. Galion has a population of 11,341.

The People and Families of Galion

In Galion, about 55% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Galion.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galion had a median family income of $38,554.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Galion ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Galion Housing

About 64% of housing units in Galion are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Homeowners in Galion benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Ohio.

Commuting

In Galion, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Galion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Galion Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Galion Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Galion Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Galion, OH

Comparing Galion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime33

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