Borough · Pennsylvania
Galeton, Pennsylvania
Galeton, borough, in Potter County, Pennsylvania. Galeton had 947 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 990 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 789 (±138). GEOID 4228280.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
947
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 990 · ACS 2020-2024: 789 ±138
Median household income
$70,298
±$10,660 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$104,500
±$10,902 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$930
±$107 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Galeton and what county is it in?
Galeton is a borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 779 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Galeton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 947 people lived in Galeton on July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 990 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 789 (±138).
| Measure | Galeton | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 789 ±138 | 16,188 | no clear change |
| Households | 429 ±59 | 6,992 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.84 ±0.17 | 2.28 | −0.36 |
| Housing units | 625 ±77 | 12,397 | no clear change |
Galeton's population since 2000
From 1,325 in 2000 to 947 in 2025: down 28.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Galeton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Galeton?
The median resident of Galeton is 54.0 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 29.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 2.4%.
| Measure | Galeton | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.0 ±12.2 | 48.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% ±6.3 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.3% ±6.5 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Male | 45.5% ±5.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.9% ±3.0 pts | 94.5% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9% ±4.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±4.0 pts | 18.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±4.1 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.5% ±3.5 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9% ±5.1 pts | 18.2% | +7.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±3.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±3.9 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±2.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Galeton earn?
Half of Galeton's 429 households earn less than $70,298 a year (±$10,660), against $59,020 in Potter County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,330 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,968 after inflation. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Galeton | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,298 ±$10,660 | $59,020 | +$26,968 |
| Mean household income | $70,534 ±$8,791 | $75,370 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,610 ±$4,138 | $32,778 | +$8,623 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6% ±3.7 pts | 13.0% | −8.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.1% ±10.3 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.8% ±6.3 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±4.2 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.0% ±4.1 pts | 85.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Galeton?
Owners occupy 69.9% of Galeton's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 by its owner (±$10,902). The median renter pays $930 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Galeton | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,500 ±$10,902 | $153,100 | +$14,782 |
| Median gross rent | $930 ±$107 | $809 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3% ±21.6 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $950 ±$194 | $1,209 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9% ±9.8 pts | 79.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.1% ±9.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Housing units | 625 ±77 | 12,397 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±11.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.1% ±6.5 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% ±4.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 58.7% ±7.9 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Galeton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Galeton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Galeton work and get to work?
79.4% of Galeton's workers drive alone and 13.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.4 minutes.
| Measure | Galeton | Potter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.2% ±6.9 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4% ±6.3 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 5.8% ±3.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.1% ±6.0 pts | 10.7% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.4 min ±16.2 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Galeton?
No census tract lies mostly in Galeton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Potter County | 1,857 | $61,757 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Galeton) · Census block assignment files
How does Galeton compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Galeton is the 10,504th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 608th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Galeton is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 608th | 1,012 |
Galeton's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Galeton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Galeton?
15 of the 57 figures for Galeton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Galeton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Galeton.