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Galesville

Maryland · 623 residents · 1.317 sq mi
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Galesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,723. Population has declined 3% since 2019. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $789,000. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 93% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
623
−3%since 2019
from 645 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
473 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 490 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
−9%since 2019
from 56.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3946328701K1K201020202024Galesville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,723
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,429 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,114
+9%since 2019
from $46,913 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$789,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $586,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,550
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,317 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
17.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−39%since 2019
from 7.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(441)
Black30.4%(196)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score55%(355)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(501)
Black9.3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(33)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score37.6%(234)
Diversity Score
38
−32%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
−4%since 2019
from 42.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
Female
50.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesville, Maryland?

Galesville, Maryland has about 623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Galesville, Maryland earns about $167,723 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 $789,000, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in Galesville, Maryland?

About 45.5% 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 5.0% of people in Galesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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