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Galestown

Maryland · 111 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 $33,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $232,100. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
111
+10%since 2000
from 101 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+21%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46761061351651990201020202024Galestown
2024114
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,906
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,388
−2%since 2000
from $18,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,100
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+206%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(90)
Black10.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.7%(33)
Diversity Score
30
+1111%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% 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%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galestown, Maryland?

Galestown, Maryland has about 111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galestown, Maryland?

The typical household in Galestown, Maryland earns about $33,906 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 $232,100.

How educated are people in Galestown, Maryland?

About 31.5% 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 30.6% 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 13 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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