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Galesville

Maryland · 1,062 residents · 1.317 sq mi
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Galesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,205. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $752,200. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,062
−12%since 2023
from 1,206 in 2023
2010 – 2024
806 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 916 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3946328701K1K201020202024Galesville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$205,205
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $187,656 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$61,436
+10%since 2023
from $55,686 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.253
−5%since 2023
from 0.266 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$752,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $683,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
96.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
3.5% rent
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
+1%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(998)
Black16.7%(202)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score35.9%(433)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(941)
Black11.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.2%(268)
25
−30%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
40.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.2 min
−6%since 2023
from 38.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
43.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
49.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
55.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
56.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesville, Maryland?

Galesville, Maryland has about 1,062 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Galesville, Maryland earns about $205,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galesville, Maryland expensive?

In Galesville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $752,200.

How educated are people in Galesville, Maryland?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Galesville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galesville, Maryland?

About 2.7% of people in Galesville, Maryland 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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