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Galestown

Maryland · 117 residents (2025 est.) · 0.235 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $246,400.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114
+13%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:117 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
46761061351651990201020202024Galestown
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,454
+35%since 2000
from $18,828 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−15%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,400
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(88)
Black12.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(12)
Diversity Score47.2%(54)
Diversity Score
47
+1828%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+108%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galestown, Maryland?

Galestown, Maryland has about 114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Galestown, Maryland expensive?

In Galestown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $246,400.

How educated are people in Galestown, Maryland?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Galestown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galestown, Maryland?

About 14.0% of people in Galestown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galestown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Galestown, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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