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Galesburg

North Dakota · 112 residents (2025 est.) · 0.165 sq mi
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Galesburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,500. Population has fallen 72% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $167,200. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 297%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44
−72%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−72%since 2000
from 952 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+48%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:112 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29741191642091990201020202024Galesburg
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,500
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,345
+515%since 2000
from $15,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.7%
+63.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
−34%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,200
+297%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+74%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+209%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesburg, North Dakota?

Galesburg, North Dakota has about 44 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesburg, North Dakota?

The typical household in Galesburg, North Dakota earns about $145,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galesburg, North Dakota expensive?

In Galesburg, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $167,200.

How educated are people in Galesburg, North Dakota?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Galesburg, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galesburg, North Dakota?

About 2.3% of people in Galesburg, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galesburg, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Galesburg, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -75 percent over that period.

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