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Galestown

Maryland · 138 residents · 0.235 sq mi
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Galestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 50% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
+37%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−20%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46761061351651990201020202024Galestown
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$32,182
+71%since 2000
from $18,828 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−49.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+108%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(116)
Black13.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(44)
Diversity Score
32
+1190%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+111%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galestown, Maryland?

Galestown, Maryland has about 138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galestown, Maryland?

The typical household in Galestown, Maryland earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galestown, Maryland expensive?

In Galestown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $165,300.

How educated are people in Galestown, Maryland?

About 6.4% 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 3.5% of people in Galestown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galestown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Galestown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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