Galien village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Galien village is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 519. It ranks as the 542nd most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Galien village is 31.9 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Galien village is $51,458. This is 28% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $126,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Galien village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Galien village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.7%.

Education

12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Galien village, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.