[2] In the last national census (2002), the population of Las Galeras is included with that of Santa Bárbara de Samaná.

Most of the remaining population is French, Italian, North-American, Canadian, English, Argentinian, Belgian, Swiss, some Bulgarians and other minorities.

Most foreigners (excluding Haitians) live near the coast, the wealthier part of town.

In recent years Las Galeras has been a popular destination for backpackers and travelers in general due to its remote beaches, the possibility of camping and hiking and the fact that it is literally on the end of the road of the peninsula.

There is also a wide variety of vacation lodgings for rent ranging from simple rooms to upscale sea front villas.