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Galesburg

Kansas · 150 residents · 0.171 sq mi
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Galesburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $27,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
+1%since 1990
from 149 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 871 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
−8%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
691021351682011990201020202024Galesburg
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,643 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,713
+46%since 1990
from $8,697 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.8%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
15.3% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−5%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(14)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(14)
Diversity Score
10
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−39%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesburg, Kansas?

Galesburg, Kansas has about 150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Galesburg, Kansas?

The typical household in Galesburg, Kansas earns about $32,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galesburg, Kansas expensive?

In Galesburg, Kansas, the median home is worth about $27,800, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Galesburg, Kansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galesburg, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galesburg, Kansas?

About 13.8% of people in Galesburg, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galesburg, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Galesburg, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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