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Galesburg

Michigan · 2,049 residents · 1.417 sq mi
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Galesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,000. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,049
+3%since 2000
from 1,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.8
+13%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Galesburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.7%(137)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(185)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(132)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(121)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(115)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.1%(289)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(233)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(223)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.2%(312)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749%(184)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(86)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(32)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,339
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,663 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,649
+5%since 2000
from $16,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Galesburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,908)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,723)
Black3.7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(71)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other6.4%(130)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.4%(75)
Spaniard0.1%(3)
Ancestry
Dutch14.5%(319)
Irish12.7%(279)
German10.9%(240)
American9.1%(200)
English6.6%(145)
Polish5%(111)
Scottish3%(67)
Italian2.1%(46)
French1.7%(38)
Danish1%(23)
Norwegian0.8%(17)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.6%(14)
Canadian0.6%(13)
Welsh0.5%(12)
Hungarian0.5%(11)
Jamaican0.1%(3)
Austrian0.1%(2)
British0.1%(2)
Lithuanian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.5%(332)
Married42%(362)
Widowed5%(43)
Divorced14.5%(125)
Women 15+
Never married31.2%(257)
Married46.3%(382)
Widowed6.8%(56)
Divorced15.8%(130)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesburg, Michigan?

Galesburg, Michigan has about 2,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesburg, Michigan?

The typical household in Galesburg, Michigan earns about $35,339 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Galesburg, Michigan?

About 7.6% 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 27.9% 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 186 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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