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Galeville

New York · 3,962 residents · 1.253 sq mi
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Galeville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,352. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,100. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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

Total population
3,962
−11%since 2000
from 4,476 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,162 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 3,540 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+21%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K2000201020202024Galeville
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52%(79)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.1%(43)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(169)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.2%(246)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(251)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.1%(399)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(468)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(453)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.9%(869)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.2%(640)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(187)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(158)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,352
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,569 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,006
+65%since 2000
from $22,407 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−9%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $616 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(4,074)
Black3.8%(171)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(57)
Asian1.5%(68)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,507)
Black1.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(233)
Asian1.5%(58)
Other2.8%(112)
Diversity Score
26
+12%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.7%(106)
Mexican1.8%(72)
Spaniard1%(39)
Colombian0.4%(16)
Asian origin
Nepalese0.6%(22)
Asian Indian0.5%(19)
Filipino0.4%(17)
Ancestry
German19.1%(757)
Irish19.1%(756)
Italian14.1%(560)
Polish12.7%(505)
English12.3%(487)
French5.4%(212)
American4.8%(191)
Arab3.4%(133)
Welsh2.1%(83)
Scottish1.2%(47)
Hungarian0.7%(28)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(24)
Swedish0.6%(22)
Czech0.5%(21)
Canadian0.2%(9)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
8.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.6%(601)
Married31.8%(522)
Widowed5.8%(96)
Divorced25.9%(425)
Women 15+
Never married31.6%(640)
Married33.8%(685)
Widowed11.5%(234)
Divorced23.1%(468)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galeville, New York?

Galeville, New York has about 3,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galeville, New York?

The typical household in Galeville, New York earns about $65,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galeville, New York expensive?

In Galeville, New York, the median home is worth about $140,100, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Galeville, New York?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galeville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galeville, New York?

About 13.0% of people in Galeville, New York 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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