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Galesburg

Michigan · 2,009 residents · 1.417 sq mi
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Galesburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,009
+1%since 2000
from 1,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,418 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Galesburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,917
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,663 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,808
+18%since 2000
from $16,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,908)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(113)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,855)
Black2.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(49)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.3%(47)
Diversity Score17.9%(361)
Diversity Score
18
+217%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesburg, Michigan?

Galesburg, Michigan has about 2,009 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesburg, Michigan?

The typical household in Galesburg, Michigan earns about $39,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galesburg, Michigan expensive?

In Galesburg, Michigan, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Galesburg, Michigan?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Galesburg, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galesburg, Michigan?

About 20.2% of people in Galesburg, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galesburg, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Galesburg, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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