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Galesburg

Kansas · 149 residents · 0.171 sq mi
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Galesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,000. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
149
−1%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 877 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
691021351682011990201020202024Galesburg
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,643
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,914
+25%since 2000
from $12,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+32%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(17)
Diversity Score
11
+17%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.3%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesburg, Kansas?

Galesburg, Kansas has about 149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesburg, Kansas?

The typical household in Galesburg, Kansas earns about $39,643 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Galesburg, Kansas?

About 24.6% 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 26.0% of people in Galesburg, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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